| One of the most interesting Japanese arts and crafts | | | | various embellishments that Samurai often placed on |
| developed is the Samurai armor. Many people collect | | | | the armor. Collecting Samurai armor is a great |
| this type of armor because of the rich cultural and | | | | example of |
| historic significance it represents. How much do you | | | | Japanese arts and crafts. The armor can be very |
| know about this type of armor? This unique and | | | | expensive to collect and most of the best pieces of |
| special armor has developed throughout history. | | | | Samurai armor are on display in museums around the |
| Ancient warriors of China developed their protective | | | | globe. If you are interested in beginning a collection, |
| clothing that would become known as Samurai armor. | | | | Great Britain produces many recreations of the armor |
| In the beginning, the armor was made from turtle shells | | | | for about five thousand dollars. For those who have |
| that were fashioned together to form one piece of | | | | been able to collect authentic pieces, you should |
| protection. Eventually the turtle shell was replaced with | | | | carefully consider finding ways to protect your |
| leather and then eventually with bronze. This was | | | | collection. |
| different from the armor in other parts of the world | | | | Take time to learn more about the rich culture that is |
| that relied on steel. Most often, Samurai armor was | | | | associated with the Japanese Samurai armor. The |
| reserved for high-ranking soldiers who rode into battle. | | | | history of the armor is unique and can provide you |
| The armor was very heavy and most foot soldiers | | | | with a unique perspective of the armor and its role in |
| would have had problems carrying it into battle. | | | | history. |
| Those who collect this type of armor recognize the | | | | |