Bassen Samui "Ban"

Samue (作務衣) is the work clothing of Japanese Buddhist monks.Made from cotton or linen and traditionally dyed brown or indigo to distinguish them from formal vestments, samue are worn by monks of most Japanese Buddhist traditions. performing labour duty such as temple maintenance and field work. In modern times they have become popular as general casual or work wear.

“Ban (番)” means a standing guard in the Edo period. They put on a Hanten with “Ban” during the fire lookout on the tower of “Hikeshi Yashiki (Firehouse). "Ichi-ban"(一番) means Number One in Japanese.

• Remarks	Bassen (抜染）,　Discharging Dye with Bleach, is the process of chemically removing color from previously dyed fabric.　This traditional dyeing technique involves an immense amount of time and effort to make.

• Materials & Elements	100％ Cotton

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