Samue, the traditional workwear worn by monks at temples, is also popular as a casual and enjoyable piece of Japanese clothing, and is now available as an apron perfect for working at home. Simply fasten the two snap buttons on the inside and outside to easily create a samue look.
Sakumu mainly refers to the cleaning and other work done by monks at Zen temples, but by substituting it with housework, it makes us realize that the chores that seem like a hassle are in fact important parts of maintaining a healthy living environment. The light, smooth feel of the garment also encourages us to approach our homework with a positive attitude.
[What is Samue?]
Originally, it was the clothing worn by monks at Zen temples when they performed cleaning and other labor (samū). It was said that the training grounds were kept tidy and that, through the training of cleaning, monks could examine their own minds. As a result, they could attain a pure mind and enlightenment.