On history channel there was an episode on samurai weapons and body
armor. There was one item that caught my attention - a flowing silk
cape for a mounted samurai. What this billowing cape was for was to
swish aside an arrow shot at the back of a warrior riding away at full
speed. As simple as the cape was it was indeed effective as the HC
narrator was able to demonstrate by riding a horse and have blunted
arrows shot at him. Does anyone know what this cape is called and if
there is an online article on it? Thanks.
- posted 11 years ago