Ikyu's Dragon (featured in the Edo era Kabuki drama, "Sukeroku Yukari No Edo Zakura")
One of my favorites at Pagong I’d like to share with you, is a textile brimming in strength, power, and charm, Ikyu’s Dragon.
On the gorgeous Kabuki stage the setting from which this pattern is taken, we are transported to feudal Japan, when samurai and bushi still had important roles in the land.
Sukeroku, a young Genji clan “bushi” (a highly skilled warrior, not serving the emperor as a samurai), is seeking to uncover the thief who has taken a highly-prized family sword.
Ikyu, a bushi of equal noble status of the Heike opposing clan, is Sukeroku’s rival.
Both men are skilled warriors, however, the two could not be more different. Sukeroku is pretending to be a tough, trouble-making commoner, dressed in a simple, plain kimono, purposely provoking Ikyu, and all those present, to draw their swords so that he may identify the treasured family sword.
Ikyu, now an old man, with long white beard, stands defiant, wearing a boldly elegant dragon kimono with lavish embroidery, which explodes on stage. Worn with confidence, it’s Ikyu’s full intention to exhibit his importance, and his rank.
At last however, Sukeroku’s taunting and insults get the best of Ikkyu, who at last draws the sword, thus revealing himself to be the taker of Sukero’s coveted family sword.
Sukeroku immediately wants to take Ikyu’s life, however is stopped by the woman whom he dearly loves, Agemaki, a highly respected “oiran” a courtesan above the level of a geisha.
Agemaki, as it happens, is loved by both men, Ikyu being a respected long-time customer at her teahouse. The scene closes as Ikyu takes leave of the stage in his brilliant dragon kimono, the battle between the two rivals, Sukeroku and Ikyu, to take place after sundown…
Pagong is honored to have been given official permission to use this extraordinary kabuki pattern from the legendary Shochiku Costume Company in Tokyo.
Color / Red Size Chart Care Instruction
Japanese name/ 意休の龍 (Ikyu no Ryu)
(Featured in the Edo-era Kabuki drama “Sukeroku Yukari No Edo Zakura”.
-About-
On the gorgeous Kabuki stage, the setting from which this pattern was taken, we are transported to feudal Japan, when samurai and bushi still had important roles in the land.
Ikkyu, the main character of this kabuki drama, is wearing the boldly elegant, lavishly embroidered dragon kimono, which “explodes” on stage. Worn with confidence, Ikkyu’s full intention is to distinguish his importance as well as his high ranking.
The origin of the exquisite symbols within this costume can be traced all the way back to ancient Chinese mythology. The five-clawed dragon, considered god-like, is said to have been worn only by nobles. Mythological mountains, clouds, waves and flames, are all freshly represented to signify great wealth, strength, and abundance.
We have been been given official permission to use this extraordinary pattern from the Shochiku Costume Company in Tokyo, to which Pagong has implemented the dye technique of Kyoto Yuzen.
・Currency : US Dollar (USD)
・100% Silk (Custom-woven Jacquard )
・Made in Japan
・Classic-fit Aloha shirt
・Coconut buttons
・Dry-clean
Color / Blue and Multi-color Care Instruction
Japanese name/ 意休の龍 ( Ikkyu no ryu )
(Featured in the Edo-era Kabuki drama “Sukeroku Yukari No Edo Zakura”.
-About-
On the gorgeous Kabuki stage, the setting from which this pattern was taken, we are transported to feudal Japan, when samurai and bushi still had important roles in the land.
Ikkyu, the main character of this kabuki drama, is wearing the boldly elegant, lavishly embroidered dragon kimono, which “explodes” on stage. Worn with confidence, Ikkyu’s full intention is to distinguish his importance as well as his high ranking.
The origin of the exquisite symbols within this costume can be traced all the way back to ancient Chinese mythology. The five-clawed dragon, considered god-like, is said to have been worn only by nobles. Mythological mountains, clouds, waves and flames, are all freshly represented to signify great wealth, strength, and abundance.
We have been been given official permission to use this extraordinary pattern from the Shochiku Costume Company in Tokyo, to which Pagong has implemented the dye technique of Kyoto Yuzen.・
・98% Cotton 2% Polyurethane (Pattern)
・ Soft Denim / 100% Cotton (Plain)
・98% Cotton 2% Polyurethane
・Made in Japan
・Dyeing By Kyo-Yuzen in Kyoto
・Urban style
・Hand-wash
・Currency : US Dollar (USD)