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Taisho Tatami Karuta Yoroi

Name: Taisho Tatami Karuta Yoroi
Brand: Tatami Armor (Folding Armor)
SKU: TTM-1-T
Availability: InStock

Original price was: $1,749.99.Current price is: $1,574.95. $1,574.95

TTM-1-T Tatami Karuta Yoroi

*Kusari (Chainmail) Style

Select between Single Butted Chainmail and Double Link Chainmail.

*Main Armor Color

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

*Lace Color

Select the Lace (Odoshi) used for the Shoulder Padding (Tati-Eri)
Lace Color

*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 top central plate of your 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.)

Head Mon Option

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-T Category: Tatami Armor (Folding Armor) Tags: Folding Armor, Gashira, Kachi, Karuta Armor, Karuta Yoroi, Taisho, Tatami Armor

Description

Taisho Tatami Karuta Yoroi is a form of lightweight, folding armor worn by mid to high ranking Samurai and generals during the Sengoku Era of feudal Japan. The terms “tatami” refers to the folding ability, and “karuta,” a small square or rectangle plate of steel sewn to a cloth backing. The chest armor (Do or Dou) as well as the thigh guards (kusazuri), have small spaces between the karuta linked with kusari (iron mail), to allow for maximum protection, flexibility and range of movement. With our Taisho Tatami Karuta Yoroi, these plates are connected heavily with chainmail for added protection. All parts feature connecting chainmail between the karuta plates giving both flexibility and a superior level of protection over other tatami yoroi. More than 90 hours of hand crafting will go into one Taisho Tatami Karuta Yoroi creating a beautiful and functional lightweight armor set. Padding can be added for extra protection for a small fee.

For other economical lightweight, folding armor styles, please see our Gashira Tatami Karuta Yoroi and our Kachi Tatami Karuta Yoroi sets.

High quality Taisho Karuta Armor was much more elaborate, ornate and offered better protection. The lower quality Kachi sets are plainer and offer only basic protection. Tatami armor is easily adjusted to fit people of all sizes, and to be worn over or under clothing. This armor type may also have been popular amongst shinobi (ninja). It could be worn discreetly under their clothing, allowing them excellent, yet discreet, protection for their stealthy endeavors.

Features: Gashira Quality

Karuta sewn onto linen with chain-mail between the plates.
Includes matching Karuta Hachigane, Karuta Do with Tate-eri (shoulder padding), Ito-mono Sode, Splint Kote, Karuta no-kusari Haidate and Light Suneate.
Sode are ito-mono plated for full protection but can be replaced with matching karuta sode upon request (in order notes).
Optional under padding and material upgrades, can be requested for an extra fee.

Taisho Tatami Karuta Yoroi –

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 yoroi.

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.

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	6.8 kg
Dimensions	45 × 45 × 20 cm

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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.