Shinto Monk Costume Set

A rare and beautiful Japanese Chirimen silk fabric sampler. There are fourteen large exquisite designs in a 240 inch continuous roll. The samples would be used by the maker for a cl...

A rare and beautiful Japanese Chirimen silk fabric sampler. There are twenty-four exquisite designs in a 240 inch continuous roll. The samples would be used by the maker for a clien...

Antique Otafuku IKAT Textile of Masks and Fans Antique IKAT 4 Panel Futon Cover of Otafuku Masks and Fans. Hand stitched together. Hand Woven Indigo Dyed Cotton. This 4 Panel ...

A rare and beautiful Japanese Chirimen silk fabric sampler. There are 30 exquisite designs in a 222 inch (18' 5") continuous roll. The samples would be used by the maker for a clien...

Japanese Obi Japanese silk braiding technique Kumihimo Art form of reels of yarn, commonly silk with a specialized loom Overall dimensions of Obi is 12" wid...

Festive red/black/gold/aqua silk Japanese Obi for the Holidays or anytime. Great as accent table runner or hanging wall art. Good condition. 1940/50 Finished on both sides. Meas...

A wonderful, beautifully ornamented and somewhat rare fully intact Japanese Buddhist monk/ priest's Kesa ceremonial silk robe featuring various colorful birds in flight. Kesa (which came from the Chinese word "kasaya") robes have been handmade/handstitched by monks/priests as an act of devotion as ceremonial robes for centuries in various Asian cultures (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, etc.). The kesa is a rectangular garment designed to be worn over the left shoulder (see example image). The robes are made (often in a patchwork column pattern ranging from five, seven, nine or more pannels) specifically for fully ordained Buddhist monks, priests and nuns and are made from donations of exquisite textiles from wealthy patrons of Japanese Buddhist temples. The robes were used in daily ceremonies, temple gatherings, and private meditation. Antique Kesa robes...

A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be making an offering of some sort. Oshie, which translat...

A Fine Japanese Obi Costume Belt from the Early 20th Century This fine Japanese obi costume belt is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is i...

Kesa, known as "Jiasha" in Chinese and "Kasaya" in Sanskrit, is an out layer garment worn by the ordained Buddhist monks. Bearing a basic rectangular form, it developed originally in...

A stunning Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of shimmering woven brocades. The elaborate motifs feature repetitive...

A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of shimmering woven brocades. The elaborate motifs feature repetitive elaborat...