Since ancient times in Japan, the 'One-Stroke Dragon' has been revered as a symbol of good fortune and is enshrined in shrines and temples. This T-shirt features the design of the 'One-Stroke Dragon'—a dragon drawn with a single continuous brushstroke—serving as a talisman for your own protection and, through wearing it, sharing blessings with those around you.
**Product Features:**
- **Selection of Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings / Colors:**You can choose from **26 types** in total.- **Fortune-Enhancing Dragons:** 14 varieties (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- **Protection Dragons:** 10 varieties (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- **Matchmaking Dragons:** 2 varieties (both twin dragons)
- **Size Lineup:**- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
- **Body Color Options:**- White- Black
- **Material Options:**- 100% Cotton- 100% Cotton (note: same material, possibly different finishes or textures)
- **Included Items:**A QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video demonstrating the 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon's' blessing and benefits—an unbroken brushstroke drawing of the dragon's body, symbolizing continuous development, wealth, good relationships, growth, protection, and safety.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view it, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.We hope your prayers and wishes come true and are fulfilled.
**Manufacturing Details:**
- **T-Shirt Body:**Produced by a leading Japanese T-shirt manufacturer with a 43-year history, holding the No. 1 market share in Japan.- Over 10,000 business clients- Approximately 45 million units sold annually across Japan- Annual sales: 20 billion yen- OEM production for major department stores, apparel mass retailers, various brand shops, and more
- **Printing Factory:**Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual output: 800,000 shirts
- **Finishing, Inspection, Packaging, and Logistics:**Managed by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Office's finishing workshop (located in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture), with support from partner companies as needed depending on order volume.
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**
- Prints are made on special film and then heat-pressed onto fabric using a commercial press.- No need for plate creation; unlimited color options; suitable for printing on fabrics other than cotton.- Capable of full-color designs and photographs with vibrant, sharp, and vivid results.- **Note:** There is a potential for deterioration over time and peeling after repeated washing.
**Cautions:**
- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains or marks initially. These marks will fade after several washes.- When drying, avoid pressing the printed surface together to prevent peeling. After washing in a machine, separate the printed surfaces promptly.- Washing inside out and hand washing is recommended for better color retention. If using a washing machine, place the item in a laundry net.- Avoid bleach, dry cleaning, ironing, and tumble drying as much as possible.- Some garments may experience color fading after the first wash; it is recommended to wash separately from other clothes initially.
**What is the 'One-Stroke Dragon'?**
A dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It symbolizes:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken connections and growth in good relationships- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), this tradition has been highly revered, believed to bring strong blessings and benefits. The 'One-Stroke Dragon' is worshipped as a divine protector and treasured for its power, passed down through approximately 400 years.
**The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' as a Symbol of Blessings:**The design is created as a familiar fashion item—T-shirts—allowing for easy daily wear. It can be worn alone or combined with various fashion styles.
**Diverse Creations:**
- 26 divine and vibrant colors of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon, crafted into various types, specifications, and materials as paintings and finished products.
**Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings:**
- Feelings of blessings and benefits- Divine and sacred presence- Uplifting sensation- Sense of protection- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful and stylish- Strong and resilient- Sparkling and radiant- Delicate and intricate- Energetic and vigorous- Pure and pristine
**About the Artist: Keisuke Teshima, Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Painter**
From childhood, fascinated by dragons, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate, where he learned the spirit of Japanese martial arts, he encountered the traditional 'One-Stroke Dragon' and was deeply impressed by its technique and history, feeling it was his destiny. He mastered the technique through self-study, respecting the tradition that has been passed down since the Edo period, pursuing the art with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (learning, detachment, mastery).He is considered one of only three in Japan capable of creating One-Stroke Dragon paintings. Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he now resides in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, where he has established his atelier, seemingly guided by the dragon gods dwelling in the ancient capital.
**Kyoto—The City of Dragon Gods**
Kyoto has been believed for over 1,000 years to be a place imbued with the power of dragon spirits residing in dragon holes and dragon veins. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to honor the dragon gods have been actively carried out since ancient times.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan**
Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, considered divine messengers or even deities themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.