About work clothes
What work clothes do monks recommend?
What kind of manufacturer and what kind of store do you buy them at?
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I always buy it at a store called Ishibashi Hojo in Koyasan, but other than that, it's probably going to be a workshop or something...
If you come to Koyasan, please stop by!
It's a work uniform
I sometimes have a big body, so I buy them on the internet.
I buy it from Rakuten, Yahoo, and Amazon, and I recommend it because it's a good value, and there are bargains.
I affirm it. Bulk work clothes are the best.
First, don't iron and don't wrinkle! The cuffs, ankles, and waist must be elastic, and there are pockets on the back of the pants and jacket. It is durable enough to be washed in a washing machine every day, dries easily, and is stain-resistant. Incidentally, it is inexpensive.
The “Teijin Bulk” work uniform that satisfies all of these (personal) ideal conditions is the strongest. Can be worn for three seasons except midsummer. In the summer, enjoy hemp blends, etc.
It's a popular item sold at various clothing stores, but it's also available online. (Suzuki Hoi Shop →)
http://www.samuelife.com/s_blk/blk.htm
Nishiura Hokkai and Mansei (Kotokusha) are the top two most popular in the Soto sect. In addition to their good silhouettes, both have durability that won't go bad at all even after years of heavy rotation.
Nishiura is scratched in the ball where the thread sticks out and the cut in the cloth inside the pocket becomes chaotic. Am I 5 years old? maybe? There is a heavy rotation every day, but there is no sign that it will be used up at all.
A catalog will be sent to you, and I will order from there.
Mansei (Mansei) is expensive, but they do all of the after-sales services free of charge, such as resizing and repairing, and changing the velcro on the cuffs to rubber. This one also has a reputation for being maintained for 10 years even when used intensely by ascetic monks.
It's a relatively small trader, so it may be difficult to buy if you don't have any skills.
Here's one recommendation
This is Yuasa Yohei Shoten
They have been indebted to me ever since I was involved as a monk, and I would order anything with my mentor.
In addition to the very friendly and courteous customer service, I always think that it is a wonderful court dress shop because the sales staff who come have a good personality.