also: すそつき
noun
horizontally-wrapped fabric at the bottom of traditional Japanese clothing
Refers to the lower panel or skirt-like part of garments such as 袍 (hō) or 直衣 (nōshi), often made of a different fabric or color. A specialized term in the context of traditional Japanese court or formal attire.
袍の襴には別の布が使われている。
A different fabric is used for the lower wrapped section of the hō.
この直衣は襴の色が鮮やかだ。
The color of the lower panel on this nōshi is vivid.
The kanji 襴 is used specifically for this garment part; the reading らん is Sino-Japanese. The alternate spelling 裾着 (すそつき) literally means 'hem attachment', describing its position and function. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.