How to wear a Kaskara?

Kubur · 28th September 2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

Thanks. Good pictures. These appear to show pretty simple loops though not the complex set of straps on my example.

Hi Marcus
That's normal, your straps are just for decoration, droping down.
Like the West African Mandingo swords...
Even the Persian Qaddara have the same stuff.
Best

Marcus · 2nd October 2016, 05:12 PM

I find I can loop the thinner strap over my neck and the thicker one around my left arm to the shoulder and this holds the scabbard in place for hilt to be in position under my left arm as seen in illustrations provided.

Edster · 3rd October 2016, 12:08 AM

Here's a shot of a sword as it is carried on a camel. 1985.

Kubur · 3rd October 2016, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Edster

Here's a shot of a sword as it is carried on a camel. 1985.

Oh i was there too...
a last pic, most probably for the pose.

2nd October 2016, 05:12 PM	#2
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	straps I find I can loop the thinner strap over my neck and the thicker one around my left arm to the shoulder and this holds the scabbard in place for hilt to be in position under my left arm as seen in illustrations provided.

3rd October 2016, 12:08 AM	#3
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 440	Here's a shot of a sword as it is carried on a camel. 1985. Attached Images