How Was The Samurai Costume Worn?

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  • Japanese armor, also called yoroi, was made of a material much lighter than Western armor. Eastern warriors sacrificed some of the protection offered by typical Western armor, but gained agility and freedom of movement.

    Find out more about this historical Japanese dress in this podcast.
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  • Samurai Clothing In All Its Details

    Samurai Clothing In All Its Details
    Jan 14 2022
    Samurai armor evolved from armor used in ancient China and Korea. Helmets and breastplates are known to have been manufactured in Japan around the 4th century. Foot soldiers and horsemen wore heavy iron breastplates held together by leather straps at the time.

    Find out more about how samurai used their pieces of protection in this podcast.
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