noun
pilgrim's outfit; pilgrim's attire
Refers specifically to the traditional clothing and accessories worn by a Shikoku pilgrimage pilgrim (お遍路). Often includes a white robe, sedge hat, and walking staff.
See also: 遍路
お遍路さんは白い遍路姿で歩いていた。
The pilgrim was walking in a white pilgrim's outfit.
遍路 refers to the pilgrimage itself or the pilgrim, while 遍路姿 specifically means the pilgrim's attire or appearance.
Compound of 遍路 (henro, 'pilgrimage' or 'pilgrim') and 姿 (sugata, 'figure' or 'appearance'). The term is associated with the Shikoku pilgrimage tradition.