Fukurin
(Decorative Trim)

Fukurin: Traditional Decorative Trim for Samurai Armor

Fukurin: Traditional Decorative Trim for Samurai Armor

Fukurin is a decorative trim used to embellish and reinforce the edges of armor and clothing. This intricate detailing can be made from various materials, including asa (hemp linen), kawa (leather), akagane (copper), sentoku (brass), kin (gold), or a mixture of metals. In samurai armor, fukurin typically refers to a decorative metal edging, while leather fukurin is known as “kawa fukurin” (leather trim), and cloth fukurin is often referred to as “asa fukurin” or “sasaheri” (cloth trim). Regardless of the material, fukurin serves the same purpose and usually features patterns or designs that are painted or engraved.

Supporting the Samurai Armor Restoration and DIY Community

Iron Mountain Armory is proud to support the samurai armor restoration and DIY communities by offering hard-to-find traditional materials for yoroi (samurai armor). Our fukurin is available in several traditional materials and color options with authentic printing. True to tradition, we stencil the designs onto the material, giving it a vintage look. Each quantity is standardly 5 meters, sufficient for a section of armor, such as the suji-bachi kabuto or the do (cuirass). For a complete armor set, we recommend ordering 15 meters, providing extra material for any mistakes or side projects. To order 15 meters, select a quantity of 3 when purchasing. Additionally, jabara-fuse (pleated cord trim) is always used to outline the trim of fukurin on yoroi, and it is available in our online store’s DIY section.

Features:

• Traditional Materials Offering authentic options in asa (hemp linen), kawa (leather), akagane (copper), and sentoku (brass).
• Traditional Patterns: Hand-stenciled designs that maintain the vintage aesthetic.
• Variety of Colors: Choose from several color options to match your project needs
• Distinct Metal Hues: Brass typically has a bright yellow-golden hue, while copper is more reddish-brown.
• Custom Finishes: Choose between unpolished (antiqued) finished and polished (new) finish for copper fukurin.

Please note that the finished product of traditional printing can sometimes have a vintage or faded finish, causing it to appear thin, cracked or blurred in some areas.

Our fukurin is hand-stenciled by Iron Mountain Armory for each order, so please allow at least one week for our armorer to complete your order.

Resource: “Samurai Armour: Volume I: The Japanese Cuirass” by Trevor Absolon

Explore our selection of fukurin and other samurai armor parts in our online store’s DIY section. Create your own authentic samurai armor with the highest quality materials and traditional craftsmanship.