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What did Japanese samurai wear?
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Japanese samurai traditionally wore a kimono as a base everyday style. When they went out, they would layer a kamishimo over the kimono. This consisted of a sleeveless jacket and oversize trousers. They would wear a set of armor called a yoroi when they were preparing for a fight. Browse a range of samurai-inspired pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Showa-Period Japanese Samurai Armor (Yoroi), with Paulownia Crest, Post-WWII
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Showa-Period Japanese Samurai Armor with Paulownia Crest, Post-WWII Diplomatic Gift
A complete
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Brass
Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an armour of samurai. It was made around 1900s in Meiji era. This armour was not used in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
japanese fabrics only use for
samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and
metal details, ceremonial
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Fabric, Glass
$28,159
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family Crests
Japan, 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather
Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword Ray Skin Handle Wood Scabbard 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Japanese katana / samurai sword. Same / white rayskin over wood on the tsuak (handle / hilt
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Edo-Meiji Period Samurai Tantō Knife/Short Blade Sword and Scabbard
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century Edo-Meiji period samurai Tantō knife/short blade sword and scabbard
By: unknown
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Copper, Steel, Iron
