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Tatami Hitaiate Kusari
(Chain Mail Forehead Protector)

$688.42 $619.52 $619.52

TTHK-1 Tatami Hitaiate Kusari

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  • Select the color & finish your armor will be painted.Taisho Yoroi Paint Options by Iron Mountain Armory(Click through the product images to see details of different Paint Options.)

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

    Select to add a Brass Mon to the visor plate of your Tatami Hitaiate.

    Choose to craft your armor WITH or WITHOUT padding.

    Measure the distance from the top center of your head to just below your back shirt collar or the length you want your hood to be.
    (Sizing is for reference only. Actual size length may vary)

SKU: TTHK-1 Categories: Kabuto (Helmet), Tatami Armor (Folding Armor) Tags: Armor Jacket, Armor Vest, Armored Jacket, Armour Jacket, Armour Vest, Chain Mail Armor, Chain Mail Coat, Chain Mail Jacket, Chainmail Armor, Kusari Katabira, Light Armor, Tatami Armor
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Tatami Hitaiate Kusari (hitai ate 畳額当) are armor plates, shaped to match the forehead, which are attached to asa (hemp linen) with kusari (Japanese chain mail) sewn over. These plates can collapse into themselves for storage or fold up to create a type of bowl helmet.  The tatami hitaiate can be adjusted to fit in different forms.  This style of armor started to become popular in the late Muromachi era being developed from Hachigane (Armored Headband).  By the end of the Muromachi era and into the Edo Era the plating became more embellished with  mabizashi (visor) and embossing of uchimayu (eyebrows and wrinkles).  Kusari would often be sewn over the asa for added protection that was flexible. Kikko (hexagonal armor plates) can also be sewn between layers of asa making a stronger but more stiff brigandine style of armor, known as tatami-hitaiate kikko.

This style of tatami samurai armor was more economical than full samurai armor suits, so it grew in popularity amongst samurai clans. During the “peaceful” Edo Era, samurai and their retainers would often use this style of lightweight tatami kabuto (Folding helmet) while patrolling. It was also the common armor used by machi-kata doshin (samurai police officers) while apprehending samurai.  It is also believed because of the ability to compact and hide the tatami tatai-ate, it was used by shinobi (ninja).

Iron Mountain Armory has recreated this traditional tatami hitaiate from an original from the early 1600’s. Using steel plating, traditional “Kusari so gusari” style of chain mail, sewn to durable asa , we’ve recreated this historical tatami samurai armor.  Our armorers are happy to customize you hitaiate for you, offering different options of asa and kusari colors / textures. We also offer the option to add padding as well as custom sizing. Hitai-ate are perfect for any Budo Martial Artist, SCA, LARP, or anyone wanting to add traditional samurai armor to their modern life and training. If you have any questions, please contact us before placing your order.

Features:  

  • Traditional design and handcrafting.
  • Collapsed Size: 15 x 18 x 8 cm
  • Optional materials, colors & sizing.
  • Optional under padding, can be requested for an extra fee.

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.
If you have any questions about this Hitaiate Kusari, please contact us but submitting an online form or clicking the “contact details” at the top of the page.

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:  Wikipedia  / Arms and Armor of the Samurai: The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan by: Ian Bottomley

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Weight 2.25 kg
Dimensions 30 × 30 × 20 cm

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