Ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition of the Edo period (17th–19th century), from the works of Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861), one of Japan’s most influential print designers.
Kuniyoshi was renowned for his depictions of warriors, ghosts, and legendary creatures, bringing an unprecedented sense of movement and emotional intensity to the medium. His dragons, in particular, are dynamic and expressive — twisting through clouds and water as living embodiments of natural forces.
In Japanese visual culture, dragons are water deities. They are associated with rain, storms, rivers, and the sea, symbolising both destruction and renewal. Their serpentine forms echo the flow of wind and waves, blurring the boundary between spirit and landscape.
Care Instructions: Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle); Do not bleach; Tumble dry low; Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print; Do not dry clean Features: Basics, Casual, Sporty, Street, Vintage, Daily Casual, Outdoor, Running, Sport, Office, Pure Cotton, Washed, Short Sleeve, Drop Shoulder, Round Neck / O-Neck, Regular, Loose, Spring, Summer, Autumn Notes: Minor batch differences can occur during blank garment production due to variations in fabric, dye and processing. This is common in apparel manufacturing, and we work hard to keep every item consistent.
