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The Shrine Guardians - T-Shirt

The Shrine Guardians - T-Shirt

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Bring home a guardian duo with centuries of meaning. This komainu (lion-dog) shirt channels the protective spirit of Japanese shrine gatekeepers.

The design

Derived directly from a matched pair of 13th-century wooden statues, our design shows two classic guardians of a Shinto shrine. Interestingly their composition crosses over into Buddhist imagery: One komainu has an open mouth (agyō) and the other a closed mouth (ungyō), which reminds us of the fierce guardian deities (niō) found in Buddhist temples. 

We contrast these century-old statues with a contemporary streetwear design – which belies the deeply spiritual background of the motif and turns this shirt into an undercover agent of sophistication (one that layers well below an zippered hoodie or a flannel shirt, to boot).

Why you'll love it

  • A unique blend of traditional Japanese imagery and contemporary streetwear typography design
  • Perfect for fans of Japanese art, folklore and history
  • Matches perfectly with Jeans and also works well as a layering-piece

Details

👕 Premium Quality. Super soft material for ultimate comfort

👬 Unisex Fit. Designed for all bodies with a comfortable, stylish cut

🧵 100% Cotton. Largely sourced within the US. (Sport grey shirts: 90% cotton, 10% polyester)

📏 True-to-Size & Pre-Shrunk. Buy your usual size.

🌱 Eco-Friendly. Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes

💦 Long lasting. Wash inside out for best results

🇺🇸 Proudly printed, packaged, and shipped in the USA!

Sizing

You can find our Size Chart here.

Washing instructions

Wash garments inside-out, with similar colours. Avoid using bleach. Use non-chlorine bleach if necessary.

Shipping & returns

Shipping

Standard shipping is $4.99. Free shipping on all orders over $75.

Our average delivery time is 7 days from you placing the order to your order arriving.

30 Day Guarantee for Returns

Our goal at Kokin Denju is that you love your order. You can request a return & refund within 30 days from receiving your order – no questions asked.

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