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Originally a rather simple jacket worn over armor as a protection against the weather, ''jinbaori'' evolved over the course of the [[Sengoku period]] into far more elaborate garments, decorated with various motifs as an expression of the wearer's wealth, power, and aesthetic taste.
Originally a rather simple jacket worn over armor as a protection against the weather, ''jinbaori'' evolved over the course of the [[Sengoku period]] into far more elaborate garments, decorated with various motifs as an expression of the wearer's wealth, power, and aesthetic taste.
Some came to be made of [[wool]] obtained by ''daimyô'' from Europeans, either as [[tribute]] or by trade. This resulted in ''jinbaori'' which were relatively water-resistant and warm, a great convenience for wintry or inclement weather.<ref>Gallery labels, "Samurai Class Men's Winter Formal Surcoat," LACMA, January 2015.</ref>
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==References==
==References==
*"Armor surcoat (jinbaori)," British Museum gallery labels.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/20268568953/sizes/l]
*"Armor surcoat (jinbaori)," British Museum gallery labels.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/20268568953/sizes/l]
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[[Category:Sengoku Period]]
[[Category:Sengoku Period]]
[[Category:Edo Period]]
[[Category:Edo Period]]
[[Category:Arms and Armor]]
[[Category:Arms and Armor]]
