Golden Brown Silk Brocade Buddhist Priest Kesa

Jacobean · Japanese

This is a Buddhist priest's ceremonial robe (kesa) constructed from silk brocade in warm golden brown tones with rust red accents. The textile shows a subtle geometric pattern woven into the fabric. The garment follows traditional kesa construction with rectangular panels sewn together in a patchwork format, symbolizing the Buddhist principle of using discarded materials. The fabric appears to have areas of different textures and possibly different brocade patterns, creating visual variation across the surface. The edges show signs of wear and the overall construction demonstrates the traditional Japanese method of creating religious vestments through careful piecing of precious silk textiles.