| A ninja, also known as a shinobi, was a covert | | | | bloodstains were said to be the perfect outfits |
| agent or spy of feudal Japan. Believed to be | | | | for infiltrations. Loose garments such as leggings |
| originated from the 14th century, the ninja is | | | | were tucked into trousers. Ninjas would also have |
| trained for sabotage, infiltration, assassination and | | | | a tenugui, a multi-functional piece of cloth, typically |
| espionage missions. They were known for being | | | | used in martial arts. The tenugui could be used to |
| extremely stealthy in performing their duties. | | | | cover the face, form a belt or to be used as |
| Although the ninja is typically known to be | | | | climbing aide. Other than that, ninjas would |
| wearing black outfits just like a samurai's, there is | | | | typically cover their head with a piece of black |
| no written evidence that supports the speculation. | | | | cloth too, to protect their identity. |
| Ninjas were depicted as dressed in black in the | | | | According to the feudal Japan history, there is no |
| early drawings. Well known to be as dark as a | | | | hard proof that ninjas had any armor, other than |
| shadow and as quick as lightning, ninjas wore all | | | | the light armor similar to samurai armor. Examples |
| black to portray a sense of invisibility. It is a part | | | | of purported ninja armor includes a ring mail or |
| of the ninja's responsibility to keep stealth, | | | | lamellar. These items were designed to be worn |
| especially when they were on a mission. | | | | under the regular black garments. Additionally, arm |
| Ninjas were usually said to dress like a civilian, as | | | | and shin guards, with hoods that are reinforced |
| opposed to wearing a ninja suit. However, black | | | | with metal are also believed to be part of the |
| garments, possibly stained with red to hide | | | | ninja's armor. |