Buddhist Vestment (Kesa)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Beige-colored fabric with visible creases and wrinkles. The fabric features numerous small rectangular and square patches arranged in rows, with some patches oriented vertically and others horizontally. The patches depict various designs, including flowers, leaves, and clouds, in shades of brown, green, blue, white, and black. The patches have a distinct border around them, separating them from the rest of the beige fabric. The overall design and arrangement of patches give the fabric a sense of intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail, typical of a Buddhist vestment known as a Kesa. The fabric appears to be made of a textured material, possibly silk or a similar fabric. The background behind the fabric is gray.