小桜韋 Kozakuragawa

What is Kozakura gawa of Samurai Armor

This is one of the beautiful patterned leathers (Egawa) that became popular during the Kamakura period. It features a pattern of small cherry blossoms dyed all over. There are two types: one with small cherry blossoms dyed in indigo on a white background, and another with small cherry blossoms dyed white on an indigo background.

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