Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Purple Gold BA926 bijinga Issued in 1910

Issued in 1910

The shape is slightly irregular with a gently flattened section on one side

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Total circumference: 105 cm

Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Purple Gold BA926 bijinga Issued in 1910Japanese Buddhist Costume Sash This Japanese Buddhist costume surplice (wagesa or hangesa) is worn around the neck. It is purple with a gold geometric pattern. There is a white floral kamon (crest) on each side as well as behind the neck, and a red seal, likely from a temple, on the inside of the fold. The string is orange and gold. This type of sash is called kataginu and can be worn when appearing in front of the Buddha, and during services and