Kyahan
are cloth leggings which were worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. In Japanese, the word is also used for Western soldiers' gaiters.
Description
were worn as padding underneath the samurai greaves. Some types of could be covered with mail armour ; these were worn by foot soldiers or by samurai as protection. were worn by ordinary travelers as protection from cold, insects and underbrush.were often made of linen, but other materials such as cotton were also used. components depended on the season. When tying, 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.