{"product_id":"bamboo-crests-vintage-hakama-kataginu-set","title":"\"Bamboo Crests\" Vintage Kataginu Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a man's hakama and kataginu set. Learn more about this type of garment below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuietly refined, this matching hakama and kataginu vest set pairs a soft blue-and-white woven diamond grid with crisp, traditional tailoring. The pants-style hakama is complemented by a coordinating vest bearing bamboo family crests, an auspicious motif associated with strength, resilience, and the ability to bend without breaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKataginu: 27\" Length, 29\" Width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHakama: 35\" Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSigns of age are present throughout, including areas of fading, discoloration, spotting, and general wear consistent with the set's vintage age and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese matching sets pair traditional men's hakama with a \u003cem\u003ekataginu\u003c\/em\u003e, a sleeveless vest-like garment distinguished by its broad, structured shoulders. The combination developed from formal samurai dress and was worn for ceremonial and formal occasions, with the kataginu often displaying family crests to identify lineage or affiliation. Together, the hakama and kataginu create a dignified silhouette closely associated with traditional Japanese men's formalwear and samurai heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHakama are traditional Japanese garments worn over a kimono, recognized for their wide, flowing shape and distinctive pleats. There are two main styles: pants style, which are constructed like very wide-legged pants, and skirt style, which have a continuous, skirt-like, undivided shape. Both styles create a similar graceful silhouette when worn and have historically been used for formal dress, ceremonies, martial arts, and other traditional occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hakama and Vest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54351208907065,"sku":"0826hakTT9","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/hakvestset9.png?v=1787260372","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/bamboo-crests-vintage-hakama-kataginu-set","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}