Shishi Tapestries

Photo of a carved wooden shishi on a Japanese shrine. Shishi are mythical creatures.

Photo of a Shishi (dancing lion) at a Japanese festival.

A ceremonial Shishi (Lion) dance at a Japanese shrine.

Karajishi, Protector of the Buddhist Law. Karajishi means “Chinese Lion Dog” in Japanese, a magical being with supernatural powers and the power to drive off evil spirits.

Hand drawn illustration of iron Chinese lion statue.

Karajishi, Protector of the Buddhist Law. Karajishi means “Chinese Lion Dog” in Japanese, a magical being with supernatural powers and the power to drive off evil spirits.

A photo of a shishi statue with a ball at a Japanese shrine. Shishi are mythical creatures often seen guarding shrines in Japan.

Foo Dogs

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Colorful Japanese Shishi/Komainu Lion Dog Design features a striking graphic of a Komainu, a traditional Japanese guardian lion dog, rendered in bold, vibrant colors. Japanese mythical lion dog. he colorful fun design captures the essence of the wild, untamed spirit of these magnificent creatures, with bold splashes of orange, yellow, and red bringing the image to life. Fangs and claws ready to pounce! Great for men, women, boys and girls.

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A photo of a common Japanese garden feature, a bamboo deer scarer, called "shishi-odoshi" in Japanese.

Karajishi, Protector of the Buddhist Law. Karajishi means “Chinese Lion Dog” in Japanese, a magical being with supernatural powers and the power to drive off evil spirits. You will often find a pair of these Lion Dogs standing guard outside the gates of a Japanese Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, to prevent evil from entering. The Shishi-mai (Guardian Lion Dance) is a traditional dance in Japan in which performers wear a lion costume and mimic a lion's movements to music. The dance is usually performed as part of New Year's celebrations as well as other traditional, cultural and religious festivals. Shishimai dance serves the purpose to ward off evil and bring good fortune. Original design by Blacklinesw9

Water drips from a bamboo pipe into a low water basing in a Japanese garden.

Karajishi, Protector of the Buddhist Law. Karajishi means “Chinese Lion Dog” in Japanese, a magical being with supernatural powers and the power to drive off evil spirits. You will often find a pair of these Lion Dogs standing guard outside the gates of a Japanese Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, to prevent evil from entering. The Shishi-mai (Guardian Lion Dance) is a traditional dance in Japan in which performers wear a lion costume and mimic a lion's movements to music. The dance is usually performed as part of New Year's celebrations as well as other traditional, cultural and religious festivals. Shishimai dance serves the purpose to ward off evil and bring good fortune. Original design by blacklinesw9

2 dogs guardians of the Japanese temples, also called Komainu in the folklore, fight in autumn, under the maple leaves.

Kryptik Guardian Lion

Chinese guardian lion drawing.

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Karajishi, Protector of the Buddhist Law. Karajishi means “Chinese Lion Dog” in Japanese, a magical being with supernatural powers and the power to drive off evil spirits. You will often find a pair of these Lion Dogs standing guard outside the gates of a Japanese Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, to prevent evil from entering. The Shishi-mai (Guardian Lion Dance) is a traditional dance in Japan in which performers wear a lion costume and mimic a lion's movements to music. The dance is usually performed as part of New Year's celebrations as well as other traditional, cultural and religious festivals. Shishimai dance serves the purpose to ward off evil and bring good fortune. Original design by blacklinesw9

Hand drawn illustration of red Chinese lion.