Kyahan
Kyahan (脚絆(きゃはん)) are cloth leggings which were worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan.[1] In Japanese, the word is also used for Western soldiers' gaiters.
Description
Kyahan were worn as padding underneath the samurai greaves (
Kyahan were often made of linen, but other materials such as cotton were also used. Kyahan components depended on the season.[further explanation needed] When tying kyahan, the inner cords are shorter than the outer ones; the cords are typically tied on the inner side of the legs instead of on the front or outer area, preventing discomfort when the stiff greaves are placed over the kyahan.
See also
References
- ISBN 9780517103180– via Google Books.
- ISBN 9780804816847– via Google Books.
- ^ Murray (Firm), John; Chamberlain, Basil Hall; Mason, W. B. (October 23, 1894). "A Handbook for Travellers in Japan". J. Murray – via Google Books.
Sources
- Turnbull, Stephen (1998). The Samurai Sourcebook. London: Arms & Armour Press. ISBN 1-85409-523-4]
External links
- Media related to Kyahan (kiahan) at Wikimedia Commons