Kataginu hakama

This is a "kataginu" (shoulder cloth), only the upper vest of kamishimo without trousers. Kami-shimo simply means top and bottom in Japanese. It was a high ranking samurai's formal attire when they attended official meetings at the Edo castle. It was worn over a kosode (kimono with small sleeves) with trousers. The shoulders are arch shaped and this was the style that developed in the late Edo period (1603-1868). Longer trousers (approx. 1.5 times longer) were chosen for special occasions…

Japanese, Samurai, 16th-17th cen.: Kosode, Hakama, Kataginu

These pants from Shopbop are amazing. They are a "modern" version of Japanese hakama! Even though the description doesn't even mention hakama, the pants have pleats, a large belt that ties in the front, and a visually high back that mimics that back of a tied-up hakama. Front and Back Views If you're not familiar with hakama -- traditional Japanese pants worn over kimono -- here are some images of hakama from Folkwear to give you an idea of how they look. What do you think? Do you notice the…

a beautiful cloud motif kamishimo kataginu/hakama based on a gentleman in "The Maple Viewers" - a painting in the 16th century *check out my Japanese sources for the painting* made by a fellow SCAdian, Ishida Kentarou Mitsumasa of An Tir, this past month. beautiful work, even if he may not think so

Having recently started studying Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho I found myself in need of a traditional Hakama to wear on the mat so I made this one. Turns out I... Traditional Hakama

А этого "Могучего самурая" вышивала моя мама. Идея вышить самурая возникла не сразу. Сначала мама вышила триптих "Пейзажи Японии", с которым участвовала в выставке. После чего возникла идея сделать целый японский уголок. И вот он "Могучий самурай". Теперь мама занята подготовкой нам с сестрой новогодних подарков. Вышивает Дедов Морозов. Обязательно похвастаюсь потом подарком! А потом, наверное, дойдут руки и до гейши. Чтоб повесить их с двух сторон от триптиха. The Mighty Samurai Dimensions…

Japan, garments (kamishimo) consisting of outer garment (kataginu) & trousers (hakama) kamishimo 裃, kataginu 肩衣, hakama 袴late, silk, Edo Period 1600-1868, Welt Museum, Vienna, Austria

Lady hakama.