Kyoto, where this set was made, had been the capital of Japan over one thousand years. The culture that developed there was to serve the best for the imperial court and families. The best silk textiles have been woven in Nishijin Kyoto.

The helmet is lined with silk and sewn with small Sashiko stitches (Photo 2) just as the real Samurai Kabuto from the Edo period had been. Yoroi (body armor) and the shoes are lined with soft leather with small printed patterns. The liner for the arms appears to be hemp (light blue cloth shown in the photo) that is coarsely woven. The metal plates (light weight) are laced with silk and the tassels are also silk. One wood piece is missing from the stand (photo 6). The piece was replaced sticks and works well. It is the size that fit only your baby prince. It shows well from every angle.