Japanese Buddhist Costume Kesa Wagesa Hangesa Vtg Purple Gold Crest Temple BU900

Japanese Buddhist Costume Kesa Wagesa Hangesa Vtg Purple Gold Crest Temple BU900

Japanese Buddhist Costume Sash

This is a Japanese Buddhist costume Wagesa or Hangesa. Wagesa, the surplice worn around the neck during a Shingon service. The term “wagesa” comes from the Sanskrit form of the word “Kasaya”, the robes worn by the disciples of the Buddha. 

  • Japanese Buddhist costume, Wagesa or Hangesa
  • Wearing around the neck
  • Gold embroideries of crests 
  • Purple
  • Words on the inside kesa: Nyoraido building repair in Showa 
  • Comes with a paper box/ Takada Honzan
  • Fabric
  • Item weight: 103 grams
  • Packed weight: 303 grams
  • C1970
  • Approx. 71 cm long x 5 cm wide, the circumference is 102 cm
  • Good condition. Wear and tear due to age.  Please see the photos carefully.
  • This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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