掛絡
Meanings
1
Zen monk's waistcoat; short informal kasaya
archaic
Archaic term for a short, informal kasaya worn by Zen monks. Also referred to as 絡子 (らくす).
The Zen monk put on his waistcoat and went out for alms.
2
ring attached to the waistcoat
A ring, usually made of ivory, attached to the 掛絡 waistcoat.
The ivory ring attached to the waistcoat served both decorative and practical purposes.
3
netsuke; item attached to a netsuke
Refers to a netsuke (根付け) or an item attached to it. This usage is distinct from the Zen garment sense.
See also: 根付
This 掛絡 is a type of netsuke with intricate craftsmanship.