The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. ![]() The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 2 to 4 weeks, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of your reproduction samurai item.įor more information, please review our Order Options Explained, Glossary Terms or FAQ Pages. Full sized to be worn with or without yoroi.Our samurai armor, clothing and accessories are featured in many documentaries as well as the recent docudrama “ Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan” Netflix & by the Smithsonian Channel. They are also great for any historical re-enactors, cosplay, LARP or SCA wanting to add traditional Japanese garments to their character. Samurai raincoats are a perfect addition to wearing / displaying with (or on the wall) your samurai armor set. Iron Mountain Armory traditionally handcrafts each mino samurai rain cape to ensure historical accuracy for our re-enactors. They go great with sandogasa (messenger’s hats). ![]() Our traditional samurai rain capes can be worn with or without samurai armor. Rain capes are worn by samurai warriors of all ranks, as well as ronin, shinobi (ninja), monks, and other travelers. ![]() Japanese farmers, peasants, merchants and travelers would also wear mino as well, but of course smaller versions then what samurai would wear over their armor. The mino or samurai rain cape, are worn over the armor to help protect the armor from the rain and snow, while keeping the warrior warm and dry inside. Each samurai rain cape is meticulously and tightly hand-woven from natural palm fibers collected nearby the Iron Mountain Armory. Cloaks have a hood.Mino are samurai rain cape or cloak made from natural palm material and treated with a light natural wax to help repel water, while maintaining the longevity of the palm. So, what defines a cape from a cloak? Here's your three keys to future identification! 1. Now, far be it from us to call a technical foul on a beautiful compliment or harsh anyone’s mellow, but now that we have a moment we have some explaining to do! It’s not the "Firefly Cape" for a reason and we admit we did not know that reason until we started our research, many moons ago, back in 2016. Wild eyed, with grins from ear to ear, friends old and new stop us simply to remark, “Dude, I LOVE the capes!” Feeling the vibes of a good groove pulsing from the stage, and our multicolored LEDs creating a warm and inviting space to come say hello- they approach. In our myriad & wild travels through festival scenes wearing our signature Firefly Cloaks we have met so many admirers that are attracted to our light.
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