Monk's shoulder wrap

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 95.35.1
Type: textile; religious or cult object; costumes
Date of production:
second half of 20th century
Place of production:
Materials: cotton canvas
Dimensions: width: 105 cm
length: 480 cm
A burgundy, machine hemmed, rectangular material, which the monks wear draped over their shoulders and wrapped around themselves. The item comes from the Wutai Shan Monastery, but the donor bought it in Mongolia.