also: からぐら
noun
Chinese-style ritual saddle
A type of saddle used in ancient Japan, influenced by Chinese design, often associated with court ceremonies or imperial processions. Contrasted with 大和鞍 (やまとぐら), the native Japanese-style saddle.
See also: 大和鞍
唐鞍は、主に儀式の際に用いられた馬具である。
The karakura is a piece of horse tack used mainly during ceremonies.
博物館で唐鞍の展示を見た。
I saw an exhibition of Chinese-style ritual saddles at the museum.
大和鞍 is the native Japanese-style saddle, while 唐鞍 is the Chinese-influenced style used in formal settings.
Compound of 唐 (kara, 'Tang China' or 'foreign') and 鞍 (kura, 'saddle'), referring to a saddle style introduced from China.