Innovativeness in tradition: a study on the physical performance of leather scale armors during the Joseon Dynasty
Abstract During the Joseon Dynasty, light and convenient leather armors were developed to replace metal armors, which were heavy and difficult to manufacture. Leather armors allowed easy movement of the troops and, because arrows were the primary weapons at the time, provided them with protection. T...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-07-01
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| Series: | Fashion and Textiles |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40691-023-00344-w |