小桜韋黄返威 Kozakura Gawa Kigaeshi Odoshi

What is Kozakura Gawa Kigaeshi Odoshi of Samurai Armor?

Kozakura Gawa Kigaeshi Odoshi refers to the Kozakura Gawa (Cherry Blossom Leather) that has been further dyed with yellow. The dye used is derived from plants of the grass family such as Kariyasu and Gardenia. The white base of the Kozakura Gawa changes to yellow, and the indigo base changes to a yellowish-green color, known as Moegi.

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