Bow of Peach Wood and Arrow of Thistle

This work makes use of the Japanese omamori amulets, said to provide various forms of luck and protection. Having made over a hundred different patterns, the artist chose only three: snakes, bull’s skulls and tigers. The reason for such harsh selection is that the strongest religious talismans in Japan are always carefully chosen among others.
There has also been a clothing line made based on these graphics. The clothes have been designed as “wearable talismans” – in Japan it is believed that you should always have your talisman with you.
Exhibited in “Nick White”, a vintage shop in Tokyo.