Kudzufu bad been used for a long time from ancient. The oldest kudzu-fu made in the Neolithic era was excavated in China.
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In the Zhou dynasty(B.C.1046~B.C.256), they wore kudzu-fu considerably but stopped making kudzufu in the Tang dynasty(617~907).
In Japan
Kudzufu made in the Tumulus period(250~538) around 1500 years ago , was unearthed in Fukuoka.
kudzu-fu attached onto the upper mirror , owned by Kyushu national museum
In the Edo period(1600~1868), samurai wore kudzu-fu as a travel coat or a formal jacket.
In Civil War era
Hakama used by Uesugi Kenshin
The general in the Civil War era, about 450 years ago
hakama of Uesugi Kenshin
detail
The armour, owned by Enshu Kobori.
A general in the Civil War era(1467~1615) , about 450 years ago.
Enshu Kobori was also a famous tea ceremony master.
armor of Enshu Kobori
Tokyo National Museum
detail
detail
The armou, owned by Nagamasa Asano.
A general in the Civil War era, about 450 years ago
armor of Asano General
Photo: Tokugawa Museum Pictorial Record
Fashion of Japanese military commander
Armor of Nagamasa Asano
