Saturday 23 July 2022

Kabuto

Kabuto or Samurai Helmet 


This is Kabuto is a theatrical mock-up made of lightweight plastic-like materials.


kabuto was made by combining dozens of thin iron plates around a central dome, usually iron but sometimes moulded and lacquered paper


Like medieval helmets they were often decorated with a crest, this one is themed around a rabbit.


Kabuto 1st appeared in the 10th Century





Saturday 16 July 2022

Shark Hat

A novelty hat where the shark appears to bite your head 


This hat is pretty poor, I think the concept is good, but the execution is poor.


The main problem is the hat has no stiffness so the shark's body falls flat, I managed to balance and fluff it a bit so it stood up for these photos, but if I moved my head too quickly it just callapsed again


The rest is just that horrible foam-covered fabric that they make lots of novelty hats from, a case you get what you pay for and you probably don't pay much five pounds would be expensive.


Me miming swimming, please don't hire me as a mime artist



Saturday 9 July 2022

Jagged Turban

This theatrical turban has bits and loose ends all over the place it looks like it going to fall apart but its all sewn together.

Made from white cotton


The turban has lots of loose end to throw around your neck