Feb 21, 2022 · Original artwork by tattoo artist Horiyoshi III from Yokohama, Japan. Artwork FooDog, Lion Dog, Komainu is meant to ward off evil spirits.

Aug 26, 2021 · Foo Dogs are a symbolic Feng Shui “cures” or enhancements that are placed on the sides of a front entrance to create a feeling of protection. Symbols are part of Step 6 in the Nine Steps to Feng Shui® System, which is about controlling the language of the home – the feedback your home gives you.

You might hear the term “foo dog” (or “fu dog”). This a mythical lion-dog creature, however, it’s not normally a part of Japanese folklore. You’ll see foo dogs more often in Chinese tattoos.

Jun 12, 2024 · There are many names that the Foo Dog goes by, A Komainu, a Fu Dog, A Guardian Lion, or Imperial Lions. The Foo Dog symbolizes protection, peace and calmness, and harmony and balance. Foo dogs traveled in pairs, so it would only be right to get two tattoos.

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Jan 16, 2023 · Main motifs follow the principles of yin and yang: yin is female, dark, passive, left side of the body, animals having the mouth shut (e.g. guardian lions - foo dogs), koi fish swimming downstream (with mouth shut).

Foo Dogs Tattoo Meanings and Symbolism: Foo dog is a representation of a lion-like, dog-like animal that originated in Chinese Buddhism. This mythical beast is often depicted as a fierce guardian.

Horiyoshi III (Japanese: 三代目彫よし, Hepburn: Sandaime Horiyoshi, born 1946 as Yoshihito Nakano (中野 義仁)) is a horishi (tattoo artist), specializing in Japanese traditional full-body tattoos, or "suits," called Horimono.

Sep 7, 2023 · Foo dogs, the guardian lions of Japanese Irezumi tattooing; also known as Komainu or Shishi, are descendants from Chinese lions also know as “Shi” and considered to be the king of all beasts.

Aug 6, 2023 · If you’ve been getting into Feng Shui or you’ve been reading up on Chinese culture and mythology, you must have come across the famous Chinese Fu Dogs. These graceful lion- or dog-like statues usually come in pairs and guard the entrance to Chinese temples.