Bassen Hanten "Ai"

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.

Naoe Kanetsugu was a famous feudal lord. His Kabuto is famous for its ornament shaping Chinese letter "Ai"(愛）. A single letter "Ai" means "love" in today, but probably the letter of this ornament was originated from the initial letter of Atago-gongen. Atago-gongen is god of war so carrying with the letter meant the god should protect him.

• 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. "Size： M/L/LL - Wash separately from other clothes. - Do not bleach. - Do not tumble dry."

• Materials & Elements

• Where Manufactured	100％ Cotton