Buddhist Priest's Robe (Kesa) with Pattern of Swallows among Willow Branches

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular orange-brown textile with a repeating pattern of white vertical lines that resemble thin branches. The textile features scattered images of willow branches with green leaves and blue and green clouds. Small blue, black, and yellow birds are dispersed throughout the textile, predominantly black and blue. The textile has a darker border around the perimeter and a double row of white lines near the edges. The overall design includes a combination of straight and curved lines. The textile appears worn, with visible signs of aging and use. The background behind the textile is solid black.