Japanese Samurai Helmet "Nanban Kabuto" -Oda Nobunaga-

 Samurai Helmet - "Nanban Kabuto" - ODA NOBUNAGA  1/2 scale

Japanese craftsmen recreate helmets from the Warring States period for the modern age

This product is named [Nanban Kabuto], it is recreated from the helmet which Oda Nobunaga used in Senkoku period.
This kind of Helmet is a combination of both European and Japanese style. It was a very advanced design at that time.
This is a totally handmade item. To recreate this kabuto, the artisans need several weeks.
To express the tension and grace, artisans will beat the iron many times and finally make it into a perfect shape.
And to paint the helmet, we need to repeat the painting steps over 10 times.
In addition, by baking lacquer several times, the black color becomes deep and natural on the helmet.

About Japanese armor

During the Warring States period, armor was not merely protective gear for Japanese daimyo and military commanders,
but also an important symbol of their identity.
Japanese armor in particular was crafted with a level of skill unmatched by any other country, and today it is
highly regarded internationally as a form of art and craftsmanship.
Recently, due to the influence of the Hollywood drama “SHOGUN,” it has also garnered attention from overseas.
This is because the armor of the Warring States period in Japan was not only unique to each warrior, featuring distinctive helmets and vibrant lacquered colors,
but also included decorative elements such as silk thread ornaments called “odoshi” and the use of deer leather,
making it an outstanding example of comprehensive artistic craftsmanship.

*The images are sample pictures and may vary from the actual product.