Threads of Time: A Poetic Journey Through the Kimono\’s Tale

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]Embark on a journey through the folds of time, where fabric becomes a vessel for cultural whispers and tradition threads its way through the ages. Welcome to “Threads of Time: A Poetic Journey Through the Kimono’s Tale,” a captivating exploration of the iconic Japanese garment, the kimono. In this poetic odyssey, we unravel […]

Yasuke Le premier Samurai Africain

Yasuke the First African Samurai

Dans une culture comme celle de l’ancien Japon, au temps des Samurais, les étrangers étaient souvent tenus à l’écart quand ils n’étaient pas tout simplement ignorés. Sauf dans ces situations rares où il se produit quelque chose de si inhabituel que les normes sont rapidement oubliées et c’est exactement ce qui est arrivé avec Yasuke, […]

The First African Samurai

Yasuke the First African Samurai

In a culture like that of ancient Japan, outsiders during the time of the Samurai, were usually kept at a distance, if not ignored completely. Except in those rare cases where something so unusual occurs, that the norms get thrown out the window. This was the case with Yasuke, the First African Samurai, a story […]

About Sangu and Sode Armor Parts

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sangu is the term for the three principle armor parts which protect the extremities of the samurai.  These parts include the kote, haidate and suneate. We’ve included the sode because we feel they are important in understanding the most elemental parts of Samurai armor. Learning about these parts is essential for understanding the functionality of […]

5 Periods of Samurai Armor Genealogy

In the noble and mysterious world of ancient Japan, there are 5 Important Periods of Samurai Armor Genealogy. This is a basic overview for the beginning enthusiast who wants to dip his toe in the deep pond of Japanese Samurai Armor. We will go into greater detail and begin to form a more detailed picture […]

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