This item was used by a Shinto priest. Please note that there are some stains and dirt as it was used as work attire for ground-breaking ceremonies, weddings, etc. "Natsu-kariginu" (summer kariginu) refers to the summer version of the kariginu, which was used as everyday wear by court nobles from the Heian period onwards and is now mainly worn as a costume by Shinto priests. Main features: Season: Mainly worn during the peak of summer, July and August, but in modern shrines, the change to summer clothing may begin around the beginning of summer (around May 5th) to coincide with the seasonal change of clothing. Material: Breathability is prioritized, and thin, see-through, and cool fabrics called **usumono** (thin fabrics) such as ro (silk gauze), sha (thin silk gauze), and linen are used. There are also those made of pure silk (shoken) and tetron (synthetic fiber) materials that are easy to care for. Appearance: The see-through quality of the fabric gives a cool and elegant impression. Usage: Originally a simplified form of dress for situations requiring easy-to-move-in clothing, such as falconry, it became widely established as everyday wear over time. In the modern Shinto priest's clothing system, it is used for specific rituals such as small festivals (monthly festivals, etc.) and miscellaneous festivals (ground-breaking ceremonies, etc.). The Natsu-kariginu is a garment designed to allow for comfortable wearing of traditional costumes even in the hot season.