Camellia Tea Ceremony on Nostr: The simple shape of gyōja-mochi is said to represent a 'suzukake' (篠懸), a ...

The simple shape of gyōja-mochi is said to represent a 'suzukake' (篠懸), a protective hemp outer layer that goes over the yamabushi's robes. The jacket part represents the Diamond Realm (金剛界), and the hakama the Womb Realm (胎蔵界).