Donning Tosei Gusoku
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First, the kimono worn underneath the armor is put on, and then the kyahan.
Tosei Gusoku Details
8 The cuisse ("haidate") is slipped on, followed by greave-like armor kyahan.
e The chain mail is donned and lhen the brlgandlne. Anally, the helmet is added to complete the armor.
Helmet Details
3/4 View
Often, helmets were formed into intricate shapes.
Rear 3/4 View On some tosei gusoku, a flag bearing the crest of the troop is inserted at the warrior's back.
Armor Structure The armor plates contain tiny holes at regular intervals. Cord is passed through the holes to sew the pieces together. The junctures at which one plate meets another all move along with the figure's joints, making the armor fit closely to the body.
