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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