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Buddhist Pilgrim's coats
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Buddhist Pilgrim's coats

Over time, we will be offering Japanese Buddhist pilgrims' coats which are worn by ascetics as they make pilgrimage to the many temples of their sect.  Often these temples are situated on a single holy mountain, and getting on foot from temple to shrine to temple is an act of faith and bravery. These pilgrims' coats are an outward manifestation of the faith of the wearer, who endured much hardship and penance in pursuit of perfecting his faith.

Contemporary O Henro Gi Pilgrim Coat: 88 Temple Pilgrimage

contemporary
28" x 52", 71 cm x 132 cm

This is a contemporary machine-sewn white cotton... (more)



Unavailable products

These products may be out of stock, or, if they were unique items, have been sold. They are left on the site for reference only.


A Pilgrim Coat: 'Tsumugi' or Homespun Silk

ca. early Twentieth century
36" x 50", 92 cm x 127 cm

This coat is unusual in that it is made... (more)



A Stamped Pilgrim's Vest: Hand Loomed Cotton

ca. early to mid Twentieth century
20 3/4" x 13", 52.5 cm x 33 cm

This vest was worn by a... (more)



A Stamped Cotton Pilgrim's Accessory

ca. mid Twentieth century
33" x 12", 84 cm x 30.5 cm

A folded hand woven cotton accessory,... (more)



A Very Heavily Stamped Omine-san Pilgrim Coat: Asa

ca. early to mid Twentieth century
38" x 49", 96.5 x 125 cm

This hemp pilgrim's coat is... (more)



A Pilgrim's Collar: Han Eri with Bonji Script

ca. early Twentieth century
90" x 3", 228 cm x 7.5 cm

This is a thickly woven hand spun... (more)



O Henro Gi 88 Temple Pilgrim's Coat from Shikoku Island

ca. mid-to-late Twentieth century
29" x 41", 74 cm x 122 cm

This cotton coat was worn by a... (more)



Omine-san Ascetic's Coat

probably Taisho Period, ca. 1930
38" x 50"/ 97 cm x 127 cm

This is an un-dyed cotton jacket... (more)



A Stamped Cotton Omine-san Pilgrim Coat

ca. mid Twentieth century
40 1/2" x 49", 103 cm x 124.5 cm

This is a cotton jacket worn by... (more)



A Contemporary Omine-san Buddhist Pilgrim's Coat

contemporary
37" x 55", 94 cm x 139.5 cm

This is a ramie jacket worn for spiritual training... (more)




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