How poetic | Photo by Evil Bishounen

Without the haori on, so you can see the shoulder snake running into the original design on the back.

Several people have asked me why I bothered adding such a nice touch to the costume when it'll be completely concealed (except for the snake heads) 90% of the time by the haori. Well, I like adding extra, subtlely special details. Secondly, those snake heads had to blend into -something-, they couldn't just chop off and go nowhere. Thirdly, I tend to like to make costume pieces like real, individual garments when I can. And, the design gives people something nice to look at if I were to decide not to wear the haori for whatever reason.

Thanks to Consplayers.com for the photo!

Comments: 5

OcarinaofThyme posted on 10-26-2007 at 03:23 PM:

I completely agree with adding that small detail. I myself am doing this version as well, and why would you just put random snake heads on the shoulders and nothing else underneath? That's just silly.

Good job on your costume. *thumbs up*

SnowDragonX posted on 10-09-2005 at 06:36 PM:

oooo;....awesome designs

Forsythia posted on 08-13-2005 at 01:15 AM:

You did such a good job on the design, it looks so nice in person too! Best Orochimaru foreeevveeerrr. >O

damagedgarden posted on 07-28-2005 at 12:53 AM:

Wow, this is hot!

I agree with you, adding extra touches like this is wonderful! It adds depth to the character and feels more real. I love when people take extra care like this. Good job!