The Guardian

It sits at the gate. It does not move. Nothing wrong gets past it. The meaning The Foo Dog has guarded the gates of imperial palaces and temples for two thousand years. It comes in pairs: the male with his paw on the world, the female with her paw on her cub. This is the male — open mouth, ferocious gaze, the protector of what's yours. Heavy dotwork with cloud motifs gives it old-temple weight. Wear it for the part of your life that's no longer up for negotiation. Size: XL — 10 × 7 in (25 × 18 cm) Best placement: thigh, upper back, sleeve, chest, calf