Japanese Armour - Clothing Worn With Japanese Armour

Clothing Worn With Japanese Armour

  • Uwa-obi or himo, a cloth sash or belt used for attaching various weapons and other items such as the katana, wakizashi and tantō.
  • Fundoshi, a simple loin cloth.
  • Kyahan or kiahan, tight gaiters made of cloth which covered the shins.
  • Hakama, a type of pants worn underneath the armour, hakama could be long or short like the kobakama.
  • Shitagi, a shirt worn underneath the armour.
  • Tabi, a cloth sock with divided toes.
  • Waraji, a woven sandal also known as zōri.
  • Kutsu, short riding boots made from leather.
  • Yugake, gloves that were worn under the kote.
  • Kegutsu, also known as tsuranuki, short leather shoes trimmed with bear fur.

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