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Gashira Tatami Karuta Yoroi

Name: Gashira Tatami Karuta Yoroi
Brand: Tatami Armor (Folding Armor)
SKU: TTM-1-G
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

(1 customer review)

Original price was: $1,449.99.Current price is: $1,149.95. $1,149.95

TTM-1-G

*Main Armor Color

Select the color & finish your armor will be painted. (Click through the product images to see details of different Paint Options.)

*Material Option

Select the material to be used(Click through the product images to see details of different Material Options.)

*Mon Options

Add a MON (symbol) to the chest.

*Padding Options

Choose to craft your armor WITH or WITHOUT padding.

*Temper Armor Plates

Select to Heat Temper your steel armor plates to Add more toughness. Your armor will be heated to 700 degrees, making it more resilient and less likely to dent or break upon hard impacts. Best for Martial Arts Training, LARP & SCA Sports.

*Armor Thickness

Select between Standard Armor Plate thickness and Thicker Armor Plating.

*Chest Circumference

This option changes the girth size of the chest. While inhaling deeply, measure the distance AROUND the widest part of your chest. (Click through the images to see the different options.)

*Waist Circumference

This option adjusts the girth size of your waist. While inhaling deeply, have an assistant wrap the tape measure around your waist at level with your navel. In the back, you want the tape measure to wrap around completely level. The tape measure should be snug, but not tight.(Click through the images to see the different options.)

*Shoulder Width

Lay a comfortable shirt on a flat surface, then measure the straight distance between the two shoulder seams or enter the width you would like your shoulder distance to be. (Sizing is more for crafting reference then actual, we may reduce this by upto 15 cm)

*Neck to Front Bend

This option effects the distance between the very top of the dō to the very bottom of your dō plate. The dō should rest where you waist and hips meet. This length adjustment will help stop your dō from pressing into your chin when sitting. Measure from where your throat meets your chest, straight down to your navel. Do not measure the contour of your chest and belly, this should be measured with a measuring stick.(Click through the images to see the different options.)

*Armpit to Waist

This option effects the distance between the armpit and waist of your dō, so the armor doesn’t push into your armpit while training or sitting. Starting 8 cm below your armpit, measure straight down to your navel line. Do not measure the contour of your chest and belly, this should be measured with a measuring stick.(Click through the images to see the different options.)

Headgear Options

Choose to upgrade your hachigane (armored headband) to a zukin (armored hood).

*Headgear Color

Select the color & finish your headgear will be painted. (Click through the product images to see details of different Paint Options.)

*Headgear Material

Select the material to be used(Click through the product images to see details of different Material Options.)

Mon Options

Choose to a BRASS MON (crest) to the central plate of your hachigane (armored headband).

Belt Options

Add a long cloth belt used to hold your dō firmly in place for a more comfortable with and to hold weapons and other accessories to your waist.

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SKU: TTM-1-G Category: Tatami Armor (Folding Armor) Tags: Folding Armor, Gashira, Kachi, Soft Armor, Taisho, Tatami, Tatami Armor, Tatami Karuta Yoroi

Description

Gashira Tatami Karuta Yoroi is a form of light-weight, folding armor worn by Ashigaru, Shinobi and mid-level / officer Samurai during the Sengoku Era of feudal Japan. The term “tatami” refers to the folding ability, and “karuta” to small square or rectangle plates of steel sewn onto a cloth backing. The Do (chest armor), as well as the kusazuri (thigh guards), have small spaces between, to allow for maximum flexibility while adding extra protection. Our Gashira model features kote (sleeves) and suneate (shin guards) with steel shino (splint) plates and kusari (iron chain mail) between the plating, sewn to a linen backing. This Gashira class Tatami Karuta Yoroi features a karuta do (folding cuirass), with Tate-Eri (padded shoulder / neck protection with kikko plating), karuta sode (shoulder guards), a hachigane (armored headband). These features give this armor set a step up of protection compared to the Kachi Tatami Karuta Yoroi.

All of these features work together to give great protection and flexibility, at a relatively economical price. Padding can be added for extra protection, for an additional fee. This Gashira Tatami Karuta Yoroi model, offers the most flexible Samurai style body armor within a more affordable price range, from the armor smiths at Iron Mountain Armory. For another, more economical, lightweight folding armor, please see our Kachi Tatami Karuta Yoroi. For the ultimate lightweight samurai armor with the best level of overall protection, please see our Taisho Tatami Karuta Yoroi.

Tatami armor is easily adjusted to fit people of all sizes, and to be worn over or under clothing. Tatami armor may have also been popular amongst shinobi (ninja) because it could be worn discreetly under their clothing, allowing them an excellent level of discreet protection when engaging in their stealthy endeavors.

Features: Gashira Quality

Traditional design
Includes matching Karuta Hachigane, Karuta Do with Tate-eri (Shoulder padding), Karuta Sode, Kote, Karuta Haidate and Light Suneate.
Custom order options available
Optional under padding and material upgrades, can be requested for an extra fee.

Folding Gashira Samurai Tatami Armor –

Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 1 to 2 weeks, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of your reproduction samurai item.

Accesories:

Hikitate Eboshi – Add a traditional cloth hat to your order, traditionally worn by Samurai
Sarashi Belt – A traditional long cotton belt, used by Samurai to to secure their katana
Waraji Sandals – Bamboo straw sandals commonly used by samurai
Waraji-Gake – Traditional type of Japanese sock that can be worn together with the Waraji sandals
Tabi Socks – Two toe section sock for use with sandals
Yugake – Traditional samurai gloves

For more information, please review our Order Options Explained, Glossary Terms or FAQ Pages. You can also Contact Us directly. We are always happy to be of service.

References: Arms and Armor of the Samurai: The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan / The Samurai: Warriors of Medieval Japan, 940-1600 / Samurai: The Code of the Warrior /

Additional information

Weight	5.8 kg
Dimensions	45 × 45 × 8 cm

Reviews (1)

1 review for Gashira Tatami Karuta Yoroi

1-1 of 1 review

ogawaminoru
Verified owner

October 6, 2020

Rated 5 out of 5
I’ve never owned a suit of armor before but after some research and other people’s reviews, I knew what I was getting into. Some of the stitching could probably be better but I reserve my opinion on that for now. I have always wanted a set of Tatami armor and for the quality & price, this is your best bet.

All in all though, “IMA” was very helpful and attentive to my questions, even calling me to double check measurements.

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SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Unless otherwise noted in the product description, LSE contracts Iron Mountain Armory China to hand make and ship all products. Iron Mountain Armory will drop ship directly to recipient worldwide. Shipping rates and times depend on selected courier / service, individual products, weight / size of item(s) and other details. Delivery times are not guaranteed. Orders are packed and shipped with care. Because we ship worldwide and regulations differ between countries, sometimes extra time is needed when preparing and shipping your package. We make every effort to ship each order in a timely manner.