How do Buddhist monks drape their crimson robes?

Photographs I made while traveling through Myanmar in the 90′s. I had a chance to stay and study with my monk & teacher Ashin Khemissara (photo, bottom left corner) for a brief period during that journey. That trip was one of the most impactful events in my life in many respects.

More than a decade later, I came across these images again….

At that time, I was obsessed with this simple rectangular piece of crimson fabric that seemed to miraculously transform itself into the most sublime & elegant form, to graciously drape the Buddhist monks. So I had asked my teacher & his friend to help me document the various steps involved in folding, wrapping, and draping their daily crimson robe.