Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Vtg Apron Purple Rakusu Kesa Handmade BA695 snack bowl the traditional wave crest pattern

the traditional wave crest pattern

draping piece

Kanazuchi or Tonkachi in Japanese

Item weight: 318 grams

Its frame is completely bamboo and has washi paper carefully pressed onto it with a silhouetted morning glory with buds and leaves (asagao) floral design

Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Vtg Apron Purple Rakusu Kesa Handmade BA695 snack bowl the traditional wave crest patternJapanese Buddhist Costume Rakusu This is a Japanese Buddhist costume surplice, Rakusu. It is worn around the neck like an apron by Buddhist monks during services. It is made by sewing several pieces of fabric together, and this design is called fukudenne, another name for kesa. It is purple with a gold family crest at the center. A tiepin and a badge with the same family crest are included. It comes with the paper bag. Purple, gold, white Fabric,