Tatami Gusoku

Tatami gusoku was a type of lightweight “folding” armor worn by Crab scouts and skirmishers. A typical suit consisted of an armored jacket called a tatami katabira and a folding helmet called a tatami kabuto. Other bits of armor, particularly gauntlets, leg armor, and different helmets could also be worn with the suit. Both the jacket and helmet could be folded up and easily stored for travel or hidden away in an emergency.