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Samurai Armor, Helmet, Clothing & Accessories > Products > Clothing > Kataginu / Kamishimo
(Samurai Vest)

Kataginu / Kamishimo
(Samurai Vest)

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 2 customer ratings
(2 customer reviews)

$74.99 $64.95 $64.95

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  • Select between Materials more common in the earlier Sengoku / Muromachi Era and later Edo Era 

    Sengoku Linen vs Edo Cotton Fabric for Samurai Clothing



    Kataginu / Kamishimo (Samurai Vest) Era Styles

    Select from the list of Materials / Patterns to be used for your kataginu

    Select from the list of Materials / Patterns to be used for your kataginu

    Add Stripes to your Muromachi Kataginu
    Muromachi Era Kataginu by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select between Modern or Traditional printing or Embroidered. 
    Modern Vinyl Heat Transfer PrintTraditional Print Option Example

    Select between Modern or Traditional printing or Embroidered. 
    Modern Vinyl Heat Transfer PrintTraditional Print Option Example

    Add a mon to the LAPEL of your Kataginu.
    Kataginu / Kamishimo (Samurai Vest) Era Front Mon Kamon Options

    Add a mon to the BACK of your Kataginu.


    Select the COLOR of the MON you would like.

    Measure from the back of the neck, level with the shoulder, down the spine 20 cm below your waist (belt line) or the length you wish.
    Follow the contour of your body. 
    Kataginu / Kamishimo Sizing Instructions

    Measure the distance from inseam to inseam of the shoulder on a comfortable fitting, non-stretch shirt or your desired width.
    Kataginu / Kamishimo Sizing Instructions

    Measure the distance from inseam to inseam of the shoulder on a comfortable fitting, non-stretch shirt or your desired width.
    PLEASE NOTE: We will extend the total shoulder length by 30 cm for Edo Kataginu. (15cm each shoulder)
    Kataginu / Kamishimo Sizing Instructions

    Measure from the top of shoulder (along the shirt seam) and down the front of the chest to 20 cm below your waist (belt line) or the length you wish.
    Follow the contour of your body. 
    Kataginu / Kamishimo Sizing Instructions

    So we can better reference your sizing requests, please let us know your exact height.

SKU: CLTH-KTG Category: Clothing Tags: Clothing Accessory, Edo, Kamishimo, Kataginu, Muromachi, Samurai Vest
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Description

Kataginu are vest like clothing items worn by the ruling samurai class of the Sengoku and Edo Era of Japan. They were often crafted using the same fabric as the hakama and were open under the arms, making them a “sideless” samurai vest.  Samurai would always wear the kataginu over their kimono whenever in public, as a mark of their class.   When worn with a hakama, the clothing set would be referred to as a kataginu kamishimo. Into the Edo Era the Kataginu were refereed to more as “Kamishimo” If the samurai vest material does not match the hakama, it  typically denotes the samurai is of low rank and the vest will then likely match the family or clan color, in which the samurai serves under.  On formal occasions the samurai will have the kamon or family / clan symbol on the lapel and/or the back of the kataginu. However during informal occasions a simple solid color, maybe with stripes or some pattern, would be worn.

Our katainu / kamishimo are historically accurate and made with period authentic fabrics and designs. These are perfect for modern martial artists, re-enactors, cosplay, larp, sca or anyone wanting to add some traditional Japanese clothing style to their modern life. We will custom size your “samurai vest” for your best fit. Please read all details below and contact us if you have any questions.

PLEASE NOTE: Muromachi Era Kataginu have wide lapels which hang loosely and straight down, giving the vest a rectangular shape.  The Edo Era Kataginu or Kamishimo feature broad “pointy” shoulders that are pleated down to the collar in front and have a narrow lapel. We will extend the total shoulder length an additional 30 cm for Edo Kataginu. Please provide accurate measurements so we do not over extend your shoulders, unless you wish them to be over extended or shorter. Our samurai clothing and accessories are featured in the docudrama “Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan” by Netflix & the Smithsonian Channel.

Features: Traditional Kataginu

  • Traditional Design
  • Traditional Materials
  • Historically Accurate
Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 2 to 4 weeks, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of your reproduction samurai item.

Accessories:

  • 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 is to 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.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 48 × 24 × 2.54 cm

2 reviews for Kataginu / Kamishimo
(Samurai Vest)

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    Jacob Sneed (verified owner) – December 28, 2021

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    The measures were on point; If you don’t get the measures wrong then that’s what you’ll get

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  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    Frans G. (verified owner) – July 21, 2020

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    After changing the measurements and adding additional info, this Kataginu os as expected

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