Core Kyoto - Season 11 Episode 3
Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class

In the 10th century samurai guarding the emperor and aristocrats began to wear colorful armor, reflecting the capitals elegance. High-ranking samurai practiced mounted warfare, shooting arrows from horseback. When infantry warfare became the norm, armor lost its practicality and became a symbol of a samurais power. The elaborate armor they commissioned involved dying, weaving, lacquer, and metal artisans. Discover the beauty within samurai armor that is now upheld as the ultimate in craftwork.