In Asia, Buddhist monks wear robes to distinguish themselves from ordinary people. The simplest version of the robe consists of three parts - uttarasangi, antaravasaki and sangati. Uttarasanga is the upper part of a monk's robe that is wrapped around the body and draped over the left shoulder, while the right shoulder remains open. Antaravasaka is worn on the lower body like a sarong, covering the legs.
Sangati is worn in cold weather, this part of the robe is thrown over the shoulders or thrown over the head to keep it warm.
1. Paint the fabric according to the recommendations on the paint package. To make the cassock believable, dye the fabric saffron yellow or red.
2. Cut a piece of fabric 1.8 m wide and 2.7 m long for the uttarasangi. Measure around the entire perimeter of the piece for 1 cm of the spade and bend the edges. Pin the edges with pins and smooth.
3. Sew the folded edges of the fabric to create a hem. Remove the pins as you sew to avoid bending or breaking the sewing machine needle.
4. Cut a piece of cloth 1.2 m wide and 1.5 m long for the antaravasaki. Measure around the edges of 1 cm of the spade and fold. Secure the folded edge with pins.
5. Sew along the folded edge of the fabric to create a hem. Remember to remove the pins as you sew.
6. Cut a 1.5 x 1.8 m piece of fabric for the sangati. In the same way, measure around the perimeter 1 cm and bend the edges, pinned.
7. Sew the folded edge of the sangati.
8. Wrap the antaravasaka around your waist so that the edges overlap. Tuck the outer edge of the fabric into the waistband and fold the fabric around the waist so that it fits snugly. Place the uttarasanguna on the front of the body with one end over the left shoulder. Pull the remaining fabric to wrap around your back, then wrap around your torso again. Tuck the end into the antaravasaki belt. In bad weather, the sangati should be draped over the shoulders, like a shawl, or over the head to protect from the cold. When not in use, the sangati can be tied in a loop and used as a bag.
