In Japanese art, dragons (ryū) have long symbolised power, wisdom, and the forces of nature, with paired or opposing dragons often used to express tension, balance, and cosmic energy through movement and form. These motifs were traditionally carried into textiles through embroidery, a medium valued in Japan for centuries for its durability and craftsmanship, allowing symbolic imagery to be worn, preserved, and passed down. This piece draws on that lineage, translating the dragon from myth into material through stitch.