Variants of Noh Warrior Costumes

The elements of the warrior-courtier (kindachi) costume are set by tradition. Specific substitutions and variations in draping the robes allows for a spectrum of stage figures, from emphasizing the courtier's sensitivity to mimicking armor in order to create a powerful military figure. Color combinations set the mood: designs may have seasonal or literary references.

This first row of pictures below shows some variations in color and pattern for the basic warrior-courtier costume.

Atsumori (GloPAD Image 1001959)

Tsunemasa (GloPAD Image 1000630)

Tadanori (GloPAD Image 1000535)

Michimori (GloPAD Image 1000783)

The following row illustrates different versions of two plays created by variations in draping and some garment substitutions.

Kiyotsune (GloPAD Image 1000483)

Kiyotsune (GloPAD Image 1000451)

Yashima (GloPAD Image 1001146)

Yashima (GloPAD Image 1002076)

This last row depicts plays that feature special roles.

Tamura (GloPAD Image 1001060)

Sanemori (GloPAD Image 1000942)

Yorimasa (GloPAD Image 1001197)

Ikarikazuki (GloPAD Image 1002458)

To see the images with their captions on a page instead of in lightboxes, see the Variant Image Captions page.