This is a man's hakama and kataginu set. Learn more about this type of garment below. 

Light as air, this pale blue kataginu and pants-style hakama set has a beautifully understated look, with the character coming from the sheer, loosely woven texture rather than decorative patterning. The lightweight fabric has a crisp, linen-like feel that gives the set a breezy, almost gauzy quality. 

Kataginu: 30" Length, 26" Width

Hakama: 31" Length

Signs of age are present throughout, including areas of fading, discoloration, spotting, and general wear consistent with the set's vintage age and history.

These matching sets pair traditional men's hakama with a kataginu, 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.

Hakama 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.