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Select the Color & Finish of your Do (cuirass). |
Select the LACE (Odoshi) Color you would like for your armor. |
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Select between a Zunari Kabuto (Shown) or a Momonari Kabuto (below).
Select the CREST you would like for your helmet.
Add character to your armor by selecting a custom mustache option. |
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Add a brass trim to the edges of the armor.
Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts. |
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Select the material used for the Haidate / Suneate
Select the style of Suneate (shin armor) you would like for your armor. |
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Add a Display Stand and Box to your order
Choose to add Samurai or Custom Mon (symbol) to your Yoroi Bitsu (armor box). Custom Mon's needs to be e-mailed to us in a mono-color, “Clip-Art” format. |
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This option changes the girth size of your Dō (chest armor). While inhaling deeply, have an assistant wrap the tape measure under your armpits around the largest part of your chest. In the back, you want the tape measure to wrap across your shoulder blades. The tape measure should be snug, but not tight. |
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This option is for the waist circumference of the Dō (chest armor). 5: Place a tape measure on your navel (belly button) and straight around your waist, finishing at your navel. The tape measure should be snug, but not tight. |
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Add Straw Sandals to your order
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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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The Nanban Samurai Armor (Southern Barbarian Armor) represents the fascinating fusion between European innovation and samurai tradition. During the late Sengoku Era, European traders introduced armor designs that captivated the samurai class, with wealthy Daimyo quickly adopting these exotic Nanban Yoroi to display their prestige—and to survive the evolving battlefield.
The centerpiece of this armor is the Nanban Dō (peascod cuirass), originally crafted in Europe for shot resistance. These cuirasses provided crucial protection against the increasingly lethal teppō (matchlock rifles) that forever changed warfare in Japan. Historical accounts suggest that Tokugawa Ieyasu’s own life was saved by his Nanban armor during the Siege of Muraki, proving its value beyond mere status.
As Japan’s own armorers mastered European techniques, the wasei nanban-dō (Japanese-crafted Nanban cuirasses) emerged, blending Western durability with the refined artistry of Japanese warfare. Nanban—meaning “Southern Barbarian”—became synonymous with any foreign-influenced design, and the style quickly became a symbol of strength, wealth, and global mastery.
Now you can honor this legacy by owning your own Daimyo Class Nanban Yoroi. Crafted by the senior katchû-shi (Japanese armor smiths) of Iron Mountain Armory, each armor set reflects the power and prestige demanded by a true lord of the Sengoku and early Edo periods.
Options are pre-set to replicate the armor as shown, featuring a Nanban ni-mai dō (2-section peascod cuirass), but customization is encouraged. Personalize your kabuto (helmet) style—such as a traditional Nanban Kabuto or the iconic momonari (peach-shaped) kabuto—and select your colors, odoshi (lace), materials, and crests to create a suit that is uniquely yours.
Whether for display, historical reenactment, martial arts, or cosplay, the Nanban Samurai Armor stands as a powerful bridge between two worlds, forged in iron and in spirit.
Daimyo Class quality, handcrafted by Iron Mountain Armory’s senior artisans
Traditional late Sengoku / early Edo era design
Authentic Nanban Ni-Mai Do peascod cuirass
Full-sized, fully functional for display or training
Highly customizable colors, lacing, helmet, mask, & accessories
Includes deluxe display box & stand
Handcrafted with regal care by our Daimyo Class katchû-shi. Please allow 1 to 2 months for crafting and preparation before your custom armor set is ready to ship.
| 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. |
The Nanban Samurai Armor (Southern Barbarian Armor) represents the fascinating fusion between European innovation and samurai tradition. During the late Sengoku Era, European traders introduced armor designs that captivated the samurai class, with wealthy Daimyo quickly adopting these exotic Nanban Yoroi to display their prestige—and to survive the evolving battlefield.
The centerpiece of this armor is the Nanban Dō (peascod cuirass), originally crafted in Europe for shot resistance. These cuirasses provided crucial protection against the increasingly lethal teppō (matchlock rifles) that forever changed warfare in Japan. Historical accounts suggest that Tokugawa Ieyasu’s own life was saved by his Nanban armor during the Siege of Muraki, proving its value beyond mere status.
As Japan’s own armorers mastered European techniques, the wasei nanban-dō (Japanese-crafted Nanban cuirasses) emerged, blending Western durability with the refined artistry of Japanese warfare. Nanban—meaning “Southern Barbarian”—became synonymous with any foreign-influenced design, and the style quickly became a symbol of strength, wealth, and global mastery.
Now you can honor this legacy by owning your own Daimyo Class Nanban Yoroi. Crafted by the senior katchû-shi (Japanese armor smiths) of Iron Mountain Armory, each armor set reflects the power and prestige demanded by a true lord of the Sengoku and early Edo periods.
Options are pre-set to replicate the armor as shown, featuring a Nanban ni-mai dō (2-section peascod cuirass), but customization is encouraged. Personalize your kabuto (helmet) style—such as a traditional Nanban Kabuto or the iconic momonari (peach-shaped) kabuto—and select your colors, odoshi (lace), materials, and crests to create a suit that is uniquely yours.
Whether for display, historical reenactment, martial arts, or cosplay, the Nanban Samurai Armor stands as a powerful bridge between two worlds, forged in iron and in spirit.
Daimyo Class quality, handcrafted by Iron Mountain Armory’s senior artisans
Traditional late Sengoku / early Edo era design
Authentic Nanban Ni-Mai Do peascod cuirass
Full-sized, fully functional for display or training
Highly customizable colors, lacing, helmet, mask, & accessories
Includes deluxe display box & stand
Handcrafted with regal care by our Daimyo Class katchû-shi. Please allow 1 to 2 months for crafting and preparation before your custom armor set is ready to ship.
| 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. |
| Weight | 25 kg |
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| Dimensions | 56 × 56 × 65 cm |
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