Gauntlets (kote)

Japanese: 籠手(小手) - こて

(1) An accessory to armor that protects the shoulders, arms, and hands when armed. A tubular cloth bag is made and attached with chains and iron fittings. The part that covers the hand from the wrist is called a teoi. Gauntlets were originally called tamaki and tegai in the Muromachi period. They have been used since the Kofun period and have become more sophisticated and functional over time. They developed significantly during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, when they were made of leather, had decorative metal fittings, and were valued as art and craft items, with lacquer coating and rust finishes.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

(1)鎧（よろい）の付属具で，武装したとき肩先から左右の腕，手を守る装身具。布製の筒状の袋をつくり，鎖，鉄金具をつけて仕立てる。また先端の手首より先の手甲を覆う部分を手覆（ておおい）という。籠手は古くは手纏（たまき），室町時代には手蓋（てがい）ともいった。古墳時代から用いられ，時代とともにより精巧に，機能的になった。鎌倉･室町時代に著しく発達し，革を用い，金具も装飾金具を用いたり，漆塗り，錆地（さびじ）など，美術工芸品としても価値あるものとなった。

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