【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 Offered for auction is an authentic silk kamishimo set from the Edo period, the formal attire of the samurai class, akin to a uniform in modern terms. The set comprises a kataginu, a distinctive vest with exaggerated shoulders, paired with traditional hakama trousers. Originating in the Muromachi period, by the Edo era, the kamishimo was established as casual wear or formal attire for samurai. It was also adopted by farmers and townspeople on ceremonial occasions, and it continues to be used in traditional performances and festivals today. During the Edo period, it was even worn daily by court nobles. This particular set shows signs of wear consistent with its age, including wrinkles, stains, a few small holes, and a small tear. The condition is as shown in the photos. This kamishimo offers a rare glimpse into the martial elegance and sartorial customs of samurai culture, a distinctive and historic addition to any collection of Japanese antiques. Measurements for this set are approximately: Kataginu (vest): Shoulder width 68 cm, Length 65 cm Hakama (trousers): Length 81 cm, Hip width 46 cm, Total hem width 61 cm. ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!