Corgi Dog Tshirt ABOUT THE TEE • This classic unisex jersey short sleeve tee fits like a well-loved favorite. Soft cotton and quality print make users fall in love with it over and over again. These t-shirts have-ribbed knit collars to bolster shaping. The shoulders are tapered for a better fit over time. Dual side seams hold the garment's shape for longer. • Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, a lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)) that is easy to layer, breathable. Perfect for active and leisure wear. • The retail fit that is perfect for casual and semi-formal settings. The crew neckline adds a classic, neat style that's perfect for accessorizing. • Bella+Canvas manufactures all its products in the US and internationally in humane, no-sweat-shop, sustainable way and is part of the Fair Labor Association as well as Platinum WRAP certified. • The tear-away label minimizes skin irritations. • Fabric blends: Ash and Heather Prism colors - 99% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester; Heather colors - 52% cotton, 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather - 90% cotton, 10% polyester. SIZING • For relaxed fit we recommend that you choose your go-to size • For an oversized "T-shirt Dress" look we recommend sizing up 2 sizes PROCESSING Processing of orders takes 5 to 8 business days. Shirts are made to order to save ressources. * Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and unincorporated territories of the United States can take additional 7 – 12 business days. CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Reverse the clothing and machine wash in warm water (up to 40C or 105F) using a gentle cycle and mild detergent. • Dry on a low heat setting in the tumble dryer. • Avoid ironing directly over the printed area. RETURNS & EXCHANGES As this product is being made on demand, we can ONLY accommodate returns or exchanges in the event of a misprint, damage, or defect upon arrival. THANK YOU for considering our shop! :)) CottonHugShop
Bring home a new best friend for your dog, the Raccoon. This is the ultimate 2-in-1 and will be your dog’s new favourite toy. Made of soft materials with fun and engaging squeaks inside, this toy is anything but trash (see what we did there?) ABOUT THE DESIGN Sound: Squeaker + Crinkle Paper Height: 11 In high Silvershield™ Coating MATERIALS 100% Polyester CARE Machine wash cold with matching colours Do not bleach Do not iron Tumble dry low Do not dry clean First Edition Original Style, Silver Paw™ Fall2022 CollectionDesigned With Love in CanadaThis item only ships within the United States.Brand: Silver Paw
Bring home a new best friend for your dog, the Raccoon. This is the ultimate 2-in-1 and will be your dog’s new favourite toy. Made of soft materials with fun and engaging squeaks inside, this toy is anything but trash (see what we did there?) ABOUT THE DESIGN Sound: Squeaker + Crinkle Paper Height: 11 In high Silvershield™ Coating MATERIALS 100% Polyester CARE Machine wash cold with matching colours Do not bleach Do not iron Tumble dry low Do not dry clean First Edition Original Style, Silver Paw™ Fall2022 CollectionDesigned With Love in CanadaThis item only ships within the United States.Brand: Silver Paw
Japanese tanuki statues, also known as "raccoon dogs," are iconic symbols of good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture. These statues, often made from ceramic or stone, depict a chubby, smiling creature with a large belly, holding a sake bottle and a promissory note. Originating from ancient Japanese mythology, tanuki are revered for their cleverness and benevolence, associated with warding off evil spirits and bringing fortune. Tanuki statues gained popularity during Japan's Edo period, particularly in the Shigaraki region, known for its pottery. Shigaraki tanuki statues, crafted with distinctive clay from the area, became sought-after symbols of prosperity and hospitality. Today, these statues continue to adorn homes, gardens, and businesses, serving as enduring reminders of Japanese folklore and tradition, captivating hearts with their playful spirit and timeless charm. 9"W x 7"D x 14 1/2"H
Bring home a new best friend for your dog, the Raccoon. This is the ultimate 2-in-1 and will be your dog’s new favourite toy. Made of soft materials with fun and engaging squeaks inside, this toy is anything but trash (see what we did there?) ABOUT THE DESIGN Sound: Squeaker + Crinkle Paper Height: 11 In high Silvershield™ Coating MATERIALS 100% Polyester CARE Machine wash cold with matching colours Do not bleach Do not iron Tumble dry low Do not dry clean First Edition Original Style, Silver Paw™ Fall2022 CollectionDesigned With Love in CanadaThis item only ships within the United States.Brand: Silver Paw
Love Japanese Style Like We Do A really beautiful, elegant and refined antique bronze figurine of a Japanese tanuki, or raccoon dog. Tanuki holds a special place in Japanese folklore. He has evolved from a shape-shifter with supernatural powers and mischievous tendencies to a cheerful, lovable rogue, who now brings good luck and prosperity in business. The small, heavy engimono, (lucky charm) is made with fine attention to detail, demonstrating that Japanese craftsmen are amongst the most skilled bronze casters in the world. He is shaped more like the actual raccoon dog than the present day tanuki, adding to his quaintness. Tanuki holds his legendary bottle of sake and promissory note book, both colored a beautiful dark red and wears his trademark large hat, which appears to have seen better days! His face is adorable with big round eyes peering endearingly upwards and a long pointed nose. He stands on two fine legs balanced by his big thick tail at the rear. A modest tanuki, his large private parts are not evident! The bronze figurine was made in the Showa Era. It is in very good antique condition and is signed by the artist, Takesen. Tanuki is often represented in Japanese statuary, but most figures are ceramic and bronze statues like this are much rarer. - measures around 17 cm (6.7”) tall x 10 cm (4”) across x 16 cm (6.3”) deep. - weighs 2,000 gm. (listing for tanuki figurine only) SHIPPING INFORMATION - please read the shipping notes in our shop announcement. - we use recycle packaging wherever possible and wrap for safety, rather than appearance! ABOUT OUR VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE ITEMS We list pieces we feel are worthy of display. There may be scratches, dents, fading and signs of wear and tear. We try to explain the condition of each item exactly, but may miss something. Information regarding the item and it’s age is obtained from dealers and our personal research. We do our best to give you the correct information but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this information. Please message us prior to purchase with any questions you may have about our products. LINK TO OUR ETSY HOMEPAGE: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/JapanDownUnder?ref=search_shop_redirect JAPANESE METAL WORK Different periods in history have seen the production of different kinds of metalwork in response to the demands of the times, with skills being handed down from one era to the next. During the Yayoi period (300 BC－AD 300) copper was used in the making of swords, mirror and dotaku (bell-shaped ritual objects). During the Tumulus period (258-646) items of personal adornment were used as burial goods. The Nara period (710-794) saw metalworking techniques employed in the production of Buddhist sculptures and ritual implements. Swords and armour were a particular feature of the Kamakura period (1185-1336), while cast iron tea ceremony kettles were produced in large numbers during the Muromachi period (1336-1573). In the Edo period (1615-1868) all kinds of metalwork items were made, including temple bells, garden lanterns and everyday utensils for use by the masses. The collapse of samurai rule and the banning of the wearing of swords by the Meiji government in 1876 had a major impact on metalworkers, many of whose livelihoods depended on the making of ornamental fittings for swords. This and the Meiji government's policy of encouraging the mechanisation of metalwork production through the introduction of western technology resulted in the temporary decline of hand-crafted metalwork. However, once traditional Japanese crafts began to be shown at international exhibitions and became important as export items, there was a revival in the fortunes of hand-crafted metalwork, which subsequently developed into a distinctive modern art form. Since the beginning of the Showa period (1926-1989) metalworkers have participated actively in all kinds of exhibitions and new generations of makers have been fostered through a forward-looking approach to the teaching of metalworking skills. Japanese traditional metalwork crafts are made from gold, silver, iron, bronze, tin, and other metals. There are three major techniques used to make metalwork. ‘Tankin,’ or forging, involves shaping the metal with a hammer. ‘Chukin,’ or casting, involves pouring molten metal into a mold, and ‘chokin,’ or engraving, involves carving patterns into the metal using a kind of chisel. The varying colors and textures of metal crafts, allows appreciation of the different luster and feel of the materials, as well as the natural changes they undergo through use and the passage of time. TANUKI Tanuki folklore, originating from Chinese fox-lore, often depicts the animals as shape-shifters with supernatural powers and mischievous tendencies. In their earliest malevolent manifestations, Tanuki assumed human form, haunted and possessed people, and were considered omens of misfortune. Many centuries later in Japan, they evolved into irrepressible tricksters, aiming their illusory magic and mystifying belly-drum music at unwary travelers, hunters, woodsmen, and monks. Today, the Tanuki are cheerful, lovable, and benevolent rogues who bring prosperity and business success. Ceramic statues of Tanuki are found everywhere in modern Japan, especially outside bars and restaurants, where a chubby Tanuki beckons drinkers and diners to enter and spend generously. The fun-loving Tanuki is commonly depicted with a big tummy, a straw hat, a bewildered facial expression (he is easily duped), a giant scrotum, a sake flask, and a promissory note (that he never pays). Tanuki has eight special good luck symbols. 1. His big straw hat protects him from bad weather or bad luck falling from the sky, symbolizing being prepared for unexpected trouble. 2. His big belly symbolizes level headedness and composure. 3. His tail symbolizes unflinching determination and perseverance. 4. His promissory notebook symbolizes honesty and gaining the trust of others. The shortened kanji for tsucho (promissory note book), ‘tsu,’ is often written on the front of the book. 5. His smiling face symbolizes kindness and a welcoming attitude. 6. His big round eyes symbolize discernment and making informed, good decisions. 7. His sake flask symbolizes thankfulness for ones’ daily food. Maru (circle) hachi (8), the kanji for number eight written inside a circle, often appears on the sake flask. This circle was actually the family crest of the Tokugawa family in the Edo era, but now reminds us of the eight lucky virtues of the tanuki figure. 8. His giant scrotum, (kinbukuro in Japanese and literally meaning gold bag), symbolizes good luck with money and the spreading of wealth. Although the Japanese continue to classify Tanuki as a yokai (monster or spirit), the creature today is no longer frightening or mysterious. Instead, it has shape-changed into a harmless and amusing fellow, one more interested in encouraging generosity and cheerfulness among winers and diners than in annoying humankind with its tricks. ENGIMONO Engimono are charms that bring good luck for such things as an abundant harvest, successful business, loving relationships or good health. Engimono are often available at New Year events in shrines and temples. They are also popular souvenirs, bought when travelling to different places in Japan. There is a variety of Engimono in different areas in Japan. These good luck charms have been passed down through history. Some popular engimono are Eto ornaments (the 12 Japanese zodiac animals), Shinobu Goma, a lucky horse for a good harvest from Iwate Prefecture and Aka Beko a red paper mache cow with a swinging head from Fukushima, thought to fend off evil and disease. Some other well known engimono are Daruma, Tanuki, Shisa and Maneki Neko.
