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Photographs of 19th Century Japan

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444 points merothwell | 1 comments | 09 Apr 25 12:20 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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voidUpdate ◴[10 Apr 25 08:34 UTC] No.43641951[source]▶
What surprised me the most is the picture of the Buddhist Monks. I've always associated them with those orange robes, but the patchwork of bright colours almost makes me think of a kids show host. Is this something that has evolved over time, or is it like a rank thing? Apologies for my ignorance
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1. uasi ◴[10 Apr 25 09:31 UTC] No.43642253[source]▶
Patchwork robes and non-orange clothes are common in Japanese Buddhism. The styles and colors vary significantly depending on the sect and one’s rank.[1]

[1] https://www2.ntj.jac.go.jp/dglib/contents/learn/edc28/shiru/...