Japanese WWII Military Uniform Fabric Puttees Leg Binders Makikyahan Gaiter MK33 countryside Scratch on front door

Scratch on front door

lucky charm one

6 cm wide x 12

shallow rectangular tray provides both function and beautiful decor

square vintage lidded wooden box is made for a snack bowl used in tea ceremony (chakawan)

Japanese WWII Military Uniform Fabric Puttees Leg Binders Makikyahan Gaiter MK33 countryside Scratch on front doorVtg Japanese Military Uniform Puttees This is a pair of vintage Japanese WWII military uniform puttees, also called makikyahan. They are long stretches of fabric with ties on one end, used to bind the legs from the ankle to the knee to protect them. These were a ubiquitous accessory for military uniforms worldwide during the First and Second World Wars. Other forms of kyahan, or gaiters, were commonly used by workers, such as firemen and police,