Japanese war costume

The Samurai armour indicates the prestigious status of the
warrior class of the feudal Japan. Early Samurai armour and
helmets developed in complexity over the centuries. To
facilitate free and rapid movement of the sword and for
protection against the opponent, Japanese armour consisted
of several lacquered metal plates, laced tightly with coloured
silk, helmets, breast plate, belts, wraps, detachable shoulder
plates, arm plates, thigh plates to create a variety of styles
until the whole body was protected.