Donning yoroi
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The yoroi hitatare is worn. The hakama does not have pleats. The sleeves and hem have cords passed through to cinch them.
• The sleeves are tied at the wrists and the legs at the ankles with the cords. The kate (gauntlet) is put on over the left arm.
• The kyahan are pulled over the legs. Armor for the right side is donned.
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The body armor is put on, followed by the spaulders and then the helmet. The fur shoes are pulled on, and then the sash is cinched to finish.
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Front: Protective gear D and E attach underneath the shoulders where the cords fasten.
Rear: Cords that attach to each piece of armor are tied to the decorative center cord.
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Spaulder
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The main distinguishing features of a Japanese helmet are the two side flaps turning back. As with the remainder of the armor, the piece wrapping around the neck also comprises iron plates sewn together. The headpiece contains iron rivets that serve to decorate and to strengthen the helmet.
The blade curves in the opposite direction of the typical sword and is longer. Unlike with the samurai, the sheath is not worn in the sash. Instead, a cord is tied to the sash, and the scabbard is hung from that.
