When soliciting alms, Komuso monks wore plain indigo blue or grey clothing which was secured by a men's obi (sash) tied in the front and a bag containing a spare Shakuhachi (bamboo flute) was worn at the hip.
托鉢の際には藍色または鼠色の無紋の服に、男帯をまえに結び、腰に袋にいれた予備の尺八をつける。