it is also a great gear for Zazen (meditation practice) or as comfortable leisure wear at home

Also used as shinmon by a few shrines

slightly longer than a conventional model

is often used for calligraphy

Temple Style Cotton/Polyester Samue [F]Standard_Weight it is also a greatJapanese Cotton Polyester Samue Made in Japan Material: 65% Polyester 35% Cotton Color: black or navy Size: S, M, L, LL or 3L. What makes this Samue special? It was designed by Buddhist temple monks so it suits their everyday needs to perfection. Among the main features they requested: Reinforced sleeves opening for better durability. Also allows great comfort when rolling up the sleeves. Zipper on the right pocket so nothing gets out when working