Studio D'Artisan "Billiken" Original Aloha Shirt

BILLI-003

• Studio D'Artisan Original "Osaka" motif print fabric
• 100% Cotton
• Slim fit silhouette
• Chest pocket
• Resin button opening

The "Billiken" collection by Studio D'Artisan, puts on a pedestal a beloved deity to Osaka. Billiken is more than just a symbol; it's a cultural icon deeply rooted in the lives of Osakans. It's a deity known to bring good fortune in business, success in examinations, and fulfillment in matters of the heart. People from all walks of life visit to gently rub the soles of Billiken's feet in the hope of turning their wishes into reality.

Originating from the United States and brought to Japan around 1908, Billiken was created by the talented female artist Florence Pretz. The base of Billiken's statue carries the inscription, "The God of things as they ought to be." In Japanese, this translates to "the deity governing the ideal form of things." It reflects the belief that Billiken guides circumstances toward the way they should be.

The latest Aloha shirts by SDA pay homage to the domestic tourist boom in Osaka that took place during the 1960s, featuring an original recurring artwork print throughout the fabric.

*Model is pictured wearing a size 38. He weighs 60kg (133 pounds) and is 177cm (5’8”) tall.