Samurai Jinbaori
by Vicki Square
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Samurai Jinbaori
by Vicki Square
Summary: “The jinbaori started as surcoats worn over armor by military commanders during the Warring States period from the late fourteenth to the nineteenth century. They later became short battle jackets … Curved armholes, stand-up collars, and tie closures were common jinbaori features.” - from Knit Kimono
Yarn Used in Project The book’s sample was knit using Debbie Bliss Pure Silk; 8 skeins #27001 black (MC), 2 skeins #27003 cream, and one skein #27012 lipstick.
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by Debbie Bliss
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