After Buddhism was introduced to Japan, there is also a history that the monk's rank and power were indicated by the robe and kesa.
In particular, it is said that it was around the Edo period that the expression of class became prominent, and purple robes and robes were not allowed to be worn without the Emperor's permission.
Even today, there are various arrangements depending on the sect, but it is becoming more common to distinguish by the robe rather than showing the rank by the kesa.
As for the shape, the eccentric right shoulder that hangs down from the left shoulder is still similar to the sogaryari that was born in India, but it is worn over both shoulders called tsuuken. in some cases.
It can be said that hiding the left shoulder and protruding the right shoulder is inherited from the Buddha's time that the left is impure and the right is pure.
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