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Japanese Black and White Pin Stripe Hakama stock #JHhakama
$165
The Japanese hakama is pleated skirt-like pants that is worn over a full length kimono. Hakama pants originated as an outer garment to protect a samurai warrior’s legs from brush when riding a horse. Today, the hakama is worn as formal attire for Japanese wedding ceremonies (see last photo), dances, and martial arts (specifically, black belt students and Juijitsu practictioners). Black and white striped silk, it measures 36" long, waist to hem. More about the Hakama: The hakama has 7 folds in it (5 in the front, 2 in the back) and has the following symbolic meaning: 1. Yuki - courage, valor, bravery 2. Jin - humanity, charity, benevolence 3. Gi - justice, righteousness, integrity 4. Rei - etiquette, courtesy, civility (obedience) 5. Makoto - sincerity, honesty, reality 6. Chugi - loyalty, fidelity, devotion 7. Meiyo - honor, dignity, prestige |
