DIVINE BEASTS "KOMAINU" (Blue) Tee
Color / Water Blue , White and Navy Care Instruction
Japanese name / 狛犬- Komainu
-About-
This pattern called komainu depicting shishi, "lion-dogs," stand at either side of the entrance to the shrine or the hall of worship. These fierce guardians are meant to protect the shrine from evil.These fierce guardians are meant to protect the shrine from evil.
The ultimate origins of these lionlike figures probably extend back to ancient India or even Egypt, but the more immediate source would appear to be Chinese.
Most komainu closely resemble the so-called (Divene Beasts). Typically, one of the creatures is depicted with its mouth open and the other with its mouth closed.
・100% Premium Cotton
・Made in Japan
・Hand-wash
・Hang to dry
・Currency : US Dollar (USD)
Color / Water Blue , White and Navy Care Instruction
Japanese name / 狛犬- Komainu
-About-
This pattern called komainu depicting shishi, "lion-dogs," stand at either side of the entrance to the shrine or the hall of worship. These fierce guardians are meant to protect the shrine from evil.These fierce guardians are meant to protect the shrine from evil.
The ultimate origins of these lionlike figures probably extend back to ancient India or even Egypt, but the more immediate source would appear to be Chinese.
Most komainu closely resemble the so-called (Divene Beasts). Typically, one of the creatures is depicted with its mouth open and the other with its mouth closed.
・100% Premium Cotton
・Made in Japan
・Hand-wash
・Hang to dry
・Currency : US Dollar (USD)
Color / Water Blue , White and Navy Care Instruction
Japanese name / 狛犬- Komainu
-About-
This pattern called komainu depicting shishi, "lion-dogs," stand at either side of the entrance to the shrine or the hall of worship. These fierce guardians are meant to protect the shrine from evil.These fierce guardians are meant to protect the shrine from evil.
The ultimate origins of these lionlike figures probably extend back to ancient India or even Egypt, but the more immediate source would appear to be Chinese.
Most komainu closely resemble the so-called (Divene Beasts). Typically, one of the creatures is depicted with its mouth open and the other with its mouth closed.
・100% Premium Cotton
・Made in Japan
・Hand-wash
・Hang to dry
・Currency : US Dollar (USD)
If there is anything we can help you with, please feel free to let us know.
MAIL to : overseas@pagong.jp
Contact Form >> www.pagongkyoto.com/contact