Mr. Miyagi is my Shisa Dog (he is old and wise). According to legend a shisa dog saved an Okinawan village from an attacking sea dragon, so now EVERYWHERE you go there are shisa dogs on roofs and entry ways warding off evil spirits.
Since it is essential to have shisa dogs protecting your home, we had a girls day out to an antique store that lets you make your own guardian shisa. The cutest man, Mr. Sachi, helped us along the way. We started with just a frame and a pile of clay. While working Mr. Sachi would come around and help us out by adding claws, a nose, a mane, all kinds of things. We loved Mr. Sachi!!
Traditionally there are two shisa that protect your home. One has an open mouth to ward off evil spirits(male), and the other a closed mouth to keep good spirits in(female). We will be going back soon so I can make Mrs. Miyagi. Fun, Fun, Fun.
7 comments:
Very cool! Always like reading a post from you.
Hey Wendy! How are you guys doing? Where are you living and what are you up to? It was so fun to find your blog along with others from good old Aggie Village! Your kids are so adorable!
Yay!! Another post! I love those dogs - you all did such a great job - and I love it that you named him! Ha! :)
I love Mr. Miyagi!
You are such a talent, I love Mr. Miyagi and cant wait to see your next creation. Sorry I havent been in touch, hope you are all well. Love, Aunt Holly
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Found your blog through the Palmers. Didn't know we were such close neighbors (relatively close). If you ever come to Kyushu give us a call we live in Oita.
Katie Holmes
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