高紐 High Cord or Takahimo

What is Takahimo of Samurai Armor?

This is a cord that connects the upper tip of the front body ""Chest Plate"" (Munaita) of the chest armor (Do) (Yoroi) and the ""Shoulder Top"" (Wadakami) attached to both shoulders of the back body.

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