Patch／Bishamonten

Bishamonten is one of the Four Heavenly Kings and is known as the guardian deity of the North. He is also one of the Seven Lucky Gods, believed to bring victory and prosperity. Bishamonten is depicted wearing armor and carrying a treasure staff or a trident, along with a pagoda.

Collaborating Artist
Yozan Miura
A Buddhist sculptor born in 1973 in Saitama Prefecture. After working in a company for three years post-graduation, he was inspired by the book 'Kibutsuki' by Jun Miura and Seikō Ito to become a sculptor. He apprenticed under a master in Shiga Prefecture for 13 years before establishing the Tonomikado Buddhist Workshop in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. There, he carves new wooden statues, restores old ones, and conducts sculpture workshops. In 2018, he proposed the 'Drone Buddha,' merging traditional techniques with modern technology, aiming for a contemporary portrayal of Amida and the Twenty-five floating Bosatsu, bringing Buddhist teachings to modern life.

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■Product

Size / 3cm x 4.5cm

Material / Embroidery thread: 100% Rayon

Made in Japan

This patch Stick-on and Iron-on too.

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■Attention

Commercial use of this product is strictly prohibited.

〈How to iron on this patch〉
※The patches can be ironed on cotton and polyester materials, be careful of heat-sensitive materials.
※Take care of hot iron burns.

How to use patches→https://en.kyototo.jp/ja/pages/how-to-use-the-patches