Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Red White BA912 autumn colors This vintage Japanese hanging scroll

This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features vertical calligraphy painted in black ink

The edges are decorated with simple plant patterned bronze metal

Outside design

45 cm wide x 6 cm tall

Item weight: 1154 g

Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Red White BA912 autumn colors This vintage Japanese hanging scrollJapanese Buddhist Costume Sash This Japanese Buddhist costume surplice (wagesa or hangesa) is worn around the neck. It is brownish red with golden stripes at the bottom and has a purple and golden cord. There is a white floral kamon (crest) at the back of the neck, and a red seal, likely from a temple, on the inside. This particular sash is called kataginu and can be worn when appearing in front of the Buddha, and during services and ceremonies. Red,