"Shishi" The Lion Guardian Men's Jacket

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Japanese name/ 獅子 (Shishi)

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Who Doesn’t Love Lions?

“Shishi lions” are shrine and temple guardians with magical powers to repel evil. They are sometimes called “lion-dogs” or “koma-inu” and were introduced to Japan from China via Korea in the 7th or 8th century AD, during the same period as Buddhism’s transmission to Japan.

Since lions are not indigenous to Japan, China, or Korea, they were to have entered these nation’s cultures in the form of imported art and sculpture, with the earliest traces of the lion as a “protector”, appearing about 208 BC to 221 AD during China’s Han Dynasty.

At Pagong Kyoto, our artisans have implemented the technique of Kyoto-Yuzen, to bring to life the delightful spirit and tradition of the Lion-Dog “Shishi” Protector Guardian.

・100% Cotton
Lining: Polyester 100% / Rib: Cotton 45%, Polyester 45%, Polyurethane 10%
・Made in Japan
・Dye-technique-Kyo-Yuzen
・Urban style
・Dry-clean
・Currency : US Dollar (USD)