Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Purple Gold BA926 bijinga One end is loose

One end is loose

Vtg Chinese 7 Lucky Gods Figurine

Total circumference: 105 cm

Issued in 1910

Quality label sticker on the back

Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Purple Gold BA926 bijinga One end is looseJapanese 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