Pleated skirt-like trousers historically worn by the samurai to hide leg movements and give the illusion of floating. Students of modern Kendo, Aikido, Iaido, and some styles of jujutsu wear the hakama. Easy care cotton/polyester blended fabric, Comes in Black, white and Royal Blue. ** If this item is returned or exchanged the Hakama must not have the pleat strings removed or else the return or exchange will be refused.