The was a commonly-worn component of
samurai
were the hereditary military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan from the late 12th century until their abolition in 1876. They were the well-paid retainers of the '' daimyo'' (the great feudal landholders). They h ...
attire during periods such as the
Sengoku period
The was a period in History of Japan, Japanese history of near-constant civil war and social upheaval from 1467 to 1615.
The Sengoku period was initiated by the Ōnin War in 1467 which collapsed the Feudalism, feudal system of Japan under the ...
(1467–1615) of
Japan. A was a provisions bag used by the samurai class and their retainers. For ordinary officers, these provisions bags were known as . These types of bags were made of twisted paper strings within the style of fine basketwork, and measures around 1 to 9 (around ). These bags were then carried at the right side of the waist.
Another bag, carrying 3 or 4 of uncooked rice, was also considered advisable to carry. Baked rice was also regularly carried in cold weather, due to its emission of heat.
See also
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References
Bibliography
*''The Samurai Sourcebook''
External links
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Textile arts of Japan
Samurai weapons and equipment
Japanese words and phrases
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