Buddhist Priest's Robe (Kesa) with Pattern of Lotus Petals on Water

Buddhist Priest's Robe (Kesa) with Pattern of Lotus Petals on Water by unknown artist. Rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is primarily dark-colored with a lighter-colored design. The design consists of many stylized lotus petals and concentric circles arranged to resemble ripples on water. The fabric appears to be made of rectangular patches sewn together in a grid. The patches are slightly wrinkled and uneven. The fabric is bordered by a wide light-colored band. The background behind the fabric is plain and white.