Keywords: Kate-bukuro (provision bag).png en A Japanese Edo period wood block print of a kate-bukuro provision bag There are several kinds as the koshi-oke koshi-dzuto men-oke kouri etc For ordinary officers the kind called koshi-dzuto is recommended; it is made of kan-yori twisted paper strings in the style of fine basketwork and measures about 1 foot by 9 5 inches It is carried at the right side of the waist Tanki Yoriaku Hi Ko Ben Japanese book on samurai armor published in 1735 Hayakawa Kyuukei 1735 PD-old-100 PD-old-100 Bukuro kate |