Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Purple Gold BA926 bijinga The shape is slightly irregular

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

This set originally had a cassette tape included with the readings

The fabric is white and has a beautiful red cherry blossoms (sakura) and wind pattern that is reflected on both sides

Takasakiyama

Little rust stains on the paper part

Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Purple Gold BA926 bijinga The shape is slightly irregularJapanese 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