{"product_id":"dragon-wish","title":"Dragon ~Wish~","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"x8h66i\" data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"454\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, collectors, boutique hotels, and lovers of Japanese aesthetics.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xwccps\" data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eapprox. 90 cm × 90 cm × 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10kmwe5\" data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"556\"\u003evintage silk, acrylic on antique wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zd3nht\" data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e1\/1 (one of a kind)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1v81o4x\" data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eStory behind the work\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eThis artwork began with a vintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"666\"\u003etsumugi\u003c\/strong\u003e kimono, hand-painted with a dragon emerging from the clouds while holding a sacred pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eWhen I first saw the textile, I immediately thought of the night sky. Instead of leaving the empty black silk untouched, I hand-painted small golden stars across its surface. It became my own conversation with the unknown artisan who painted the dragon decades ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eIn Japan, the dragon's pearl symbolizes wisdom, fortune, and wishes fulfilled. In many Western cultures, we look to the stars with the same hope, making a wish as they appear in the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eI realized these traditions, born thousands of kilometers apart, express the same human desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eThis artwork became my way of connecting the two worlds that have shaped my own life. Having lived between cultures for nearly two decades, I often discover that what seems different on the surface is rooted in the same emotions beneath. The stars and the dragon's pearl became two visual languages telling the same story: hope, belief, and the quiet courage to keep wishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"eh7g9b\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003ePeriod \/ Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eShowa period to early Heisei period (mid-20th century to late 20th century) vintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003etsumugi\u003c\/strong\u003e textile with hand-painted dragon motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"z0w32u\" data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eMeaning of colors and patterns\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eDragon (龍 Ryū)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eIn Japanese (taken from Chinese) mythology, the dragon is a benevolent guardian associated with wisdom, strength, protection, and the forces of nature. Unlike many Western dragons, it symbolizes harmony rather than destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eSacred Pearl (宝寿 Hōju)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eThe dragon's pearl represents wisdom, spiritual power, prosperity, and the fulfillment of one's deepest wishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eStars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003eHand-painted by the artist, the stars introduce a Western symbol of hope and dreams. Across cultures, people have looked at the night sky while making wishes for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003eNight Sky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003eThe deep black silk evokes infinity, mystery, and the space where different cultures, stories, and beliefs can quietly meet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1f02cf9\" data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eCharacteristics of the fabric\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003eTsumugi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Japanese textile celebrated for its subtle texture, irregular weave, and understated elegance. Originally woven for everyday wear, it reflects the Japanese appreciation for natural beauty and craftsmanship. The hand-painted dragon demonstrates the exceptional artistry invested in transforming a humble textile into something ceremonial and symbolic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"ojns6n\" data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eAbout the frame\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003eThe artwork is framed in antique wood repurposed from a traditional Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003ekiritansu - \u003c\/strong\u003ea chest originally used to store kimono. Reusing this historic material extends the philosophy of cultural continuity while preserving the warmth and character of aged Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ac86rx\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNotes for Collectors\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xivs62\" data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eCreated from an authentic vintage Japanese kimono textile (Showa to early Heisei period).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16e5i1s\" data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eHand-finished by the artist using professional artist-grade acrylic paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16vmrtt\" data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eOne of a kind (Edition 1\/1). This artwork cannot be reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hfqxxg\" data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eMinor signs of age or previous use may be present and are considered part of the textile's history and authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5wsntl\" data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eFramed in antique wood repurposed from a traditional Japanese \u003cem data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"454\"\u003ekiritansu\u003c\/em\u003e (kimono chest), further preserving Japanese craftsmanship through reuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fh1zr1\" data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eIncludes a signed Certificate of Authenticity with edition number, materials, and artwork details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18qabjz\" data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eIntended for indoor display only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11kv115\" data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eTo preserve the textile, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, excessive humidity, and extreme temperature changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1nuosns\" data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eDecoration Advice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003eDesigned as a triptych, the three panels create a sense of movement as the dragon travels through the clouds beneath a star-filled sky. The artwork works beautifully above a sofa, dining table, bed, or in hospitality and gallery interiors. It can be displayed with narrow spacing between the panels to emphasize the dragon's journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3822\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"f3cyy2\" data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3836\"\u003ePrecaution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"4233\"\u003eAll artworks are created from authentic vintage and antique kimono textiles. Due to their age and history of use, minor imperfections or traces of wear may be present. These are considered part of each textile's unique history and character. Detailed images of any notable marks are provided where applicable. Please refer to the website's policy section for cancellation and refund information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ikasu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52592717431096,"sku":null,"price":29106.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/0509\/5480\/files\/1833.jpg?v=1782898507","url":"https:\/\/www.kimono-ikasu.com\/de-cn\/products\/dragon-wish","provider":"ikasu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}