Roaring tigers, angry dragons and eagles posed for take-off make up this powerful, hand-painted design by Iolani. This short-sleeved, Japanese kabe crepe aloha shirt is an example of the Asian-inspired motifs popular on shirts during this era. Mount Fuji, one of the most iconic images from Japan, looms in the background, with a pagoda soaring above the clouds. The three animals featured on this shirt are popular and important symbols in Asian cultures: the tiger represents strength and power, the dragon wisdom and longevity, the eagle freedom and long life.
