Kusari (Japanese mail armour)

The Katabira (Japanese帷子) also Kusari - Katabira, karuta Katabira or KiKKo - Katabira is a suit of armor from Japan.

Description

The Katabira is a light chain ( Kusari - Katabira ) or plate armor ( karuta Katabira, KiKKo - Katabira ). It is made depending on the version of a more or less long jacket either long or short sleeves has. There are also a hood, gloves, a thigh guard, shin guards, and Kusari - Tabi. The chain or plate armor is sewn onto a backing of padded fabric or sewn fabric like a Brigantine between two layers. Both tank types are working very fine in this armor. The rings or plates are compared to other armors small and delicate. This allowed the armor under other garments such as the kimono, the heavier armor ( Yoroi ) or struggling clothing of the ninja be worn. This was an almost invisible protection available with the enemy did not expect.