Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Gold Blue BA923 cosmetics box Japanese rice measuring scoop

Japanese rice measuring scoop

Staining on bottom

wires wrapped in green paper for the stems

7 cm tall

Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Gold Blue BA923 cosmetics box Japanese rice measuring scoopJapanese Buddhist Costume Sash This Japanese Buddhist costume surplice (wagesa or hangesa) is worn around the neck. It is yellow with a dark blue geometric pattern. There is a gold 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. This type of sash is called kataginu and can be worn when appearing in front of the Buddha, and during services and ceremonies. This item comes in a paper