Sakura Ryu

The old dragon, framed in bloom.The meaningA traditional Japanese dragon's head coils through cherry blossoms, maple leaves and rolling wind-and-water lines, worked in high-contrast Irezumi blackwork. The Ryu is the guardian of strength and fortune, and wrapped in sakura it holds power and impermanence in the same breath: fierce, but bloomed. Dense, flowing and built like a true sleeve centrepiece, it fills its canvas beautifully. The wide layout suits the outer arm, the thigh or the back. For the ones who carry old strength gently, and know that nothing truly fierce ever has to be cold. Size: 9x5 inches Best placement: outer arm, thigh, back, calf, ribcage Lasts up to 2 weeks