also: からぐら
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
The karakura is a piece of horse tack used mainly during ceremonies.
I saw an exhibition of Chinese-style ritual saddles at the museum.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical term.
Alternate reading; less common.
Compound of 唐 (kara, 'Tang China' or 'foreign') and 鞍 (kura, 'saddle'), referring to a saddle style introduced from China.