Nobuhiko Maruyama

Armr andhelmets, the extrardinary clothes of the battlefield, represent a world of distinctive shapes and forms and maginificent beauty. They are splendid examples of the most sophisitcated echniques of Japanese arts and crafts. On the other hand, the ecverday wear of the samurai developed by following the fashion of the court nobles and by adopting traditional styles of dress.

Contents

Oyoroi (shikisyo-no-yoroi)
Domaru (haramaki)
Tosei gusoku
Yogake and tabi
Yoroishita
Jimbaori
Dobuku
Koside
Hitatare, daimon and suo
Kariginu and suikan
Kamishimo and kataginu-bakama
Noshime… (altro)