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'''Kiahan''' (''kyahan'') are ]s worn by the ] class and their retainers in feudal Japan. '''Kiahan''' (''kyahan'') are cloth leggings worn by the ] class and their retainers in feudal Japan.<ref></ref>
==Description== ==Description==
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. 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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Antique Japanese (samurai) kyahan.

Kiahan (kyahan) are cloth leggings worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan.

Description

Kaihan were worn as padding underneath the samurai shin armour (suneate). 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 suneate shin-guards are placed over the kiahan.

See also

Suneate

External links


References

  1. Arms and armor of the samurai: the history of weaponry in ancient Japan, Ian Bottomley, Anthony Hopson, Crescent Books, 1993, 2008 ISBN 0517103184, 9780517103180 Pgs 30, 80, 185
  • The Samurai Sourcebook

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