hakama
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The hakama is a type of traditional Japanese garment that resembles baggy trousers or a divided skirt. Historically, during the 7th and 8th centuries in Japan, the hakama was worn by men as trousers, while women wore pleated skirts called mo.1
In the 12th century, the hakama became a characteristic feature of the sokutai, the formal court dress of the Japanese emperor. These hakama were made of white damask and were baggy in style. Later, the hakama was also adopted by samurai and became part of formal attire for Japanese men, often worn over a black kimono.21
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