hitatare

Japanese dress

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  • Hans Holbein the Younger: portrait of Henry VIII
    In dress: Japan

    The hitatare, the formal court robe of samurai, and the suo, a crested linen robe designed for everyday wear, were characterized by V-shaped necklines accentuated by inner-robe neckbands of white.

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