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'''Kiahan''' (''kyahan'') are ]s worn by the ] class and their retainers in feudal Japan. |
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'''Kiahan''' (''kyahan'') are cloth leggings worn by the ] class and their retainers in feudal Japan.<ref></ref> |
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==Description== |
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==Description== |
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Kaihan were worn as padding underneath the samurai shin armour (]). Kiahan were worn by ordinary travelers, too. Kiahan are often made of linen, but other materials such as cotton can be employed. Kiahan components depend on the season. When tying kiahan, the inner cords are shorter than the outer ones; it is also advisable that the cords are tied on the inner side of the legs instead of on the front or outer area. This helps prevent discomfort when the stiff ] shin-guards are placed over the kiahan. |
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Kaihan were worn as padding underneath the samurai shin armour (]). Some types of kaihan could be covered with chain armour (kusari kaihan or kaihan suneate), these were worn by foot soldiers '']'' or by samurai as protection.<ref></ref> Kiahan were worn by ordinary travelers as protection from cold, insects and underbrush.<ref></ref> Kiahan are often made of linen, but other materials such as cotton can be employed. Kiahan components depend on the season. When tying kiahan, the inner cords are shorter than the outer ones; it is also advisable that the cords are tied on the inner side of the legs instead of on the front or outer area. This helps prevent discomfort when the stiff ] shin-guards are placed over the kiahan. |
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==See also== |
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==See also== |
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{{Commons category|Kiahan (kyahan)}} |
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==References== |
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==Sources== |
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==Reference== |
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*''The Samurai Sourcebook'' |
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*''The Samurai Sourcebook'' |
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{{Commons category|Kiahan (kyahan)}} |
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{{Japanese (samurai) weapons, armour and equipment}} |
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