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 in a single continuous brushstroke—serving as a talisman for your own protection and, by 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 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- **Protection Dragons:** 10 types (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- **Matchmaking Dragons:** 2 types (both twin dragons)
- **Size Range:**- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
- **Body / Fabric Colors:**- 2 colors: White and Black
- **Material:**- 2 types: Cotton / Cotton
- **Included:**- QR code sticker (printed with the video of the 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' blessing/protection symbol—depicted as a continuous brushstroke on the torso without interruption—available in 2 colors and 4 sizes)- By affixing this sticker in your preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the blessings and protection.- We hope this brings you protection and blessings.- May your prayers and wishes be fulfilled.
**T-Shirt Body:**Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share and 43 years of history, using domestic production in Japan.- Over 10,000 business partners- Approximately 45 million units sold annually across Japan- Annual sales: 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, large apparel retailers, and various brand shops
**Printing / Transfer 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:**Handled by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Office’s finishing workshop (located in Higashiyama-ku, Osaka), with some processes outsourced to partner companies depending on quantity.
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**Uses special film printed with the design, which is then heat-pressed onto the fabric with 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:** Over time, or with repeated washing, the print may peel.
**Caution Points:**- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on the treated areas. These stains will be visible upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause peeling. After washing in a machine, peel apart the prints as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand helps preserve the colors. When 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 in a single continuous brushstroke, from the body to the head, embodying wishes and prayers. It symbolizes:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken good relationships and growth- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), this tradition has been highly revered as a powerful symbol of blessings and benefits, worshipped as a divine dragon. It is believed that drawing the dragon in one stroke ensures that prosperity, relationships, and safety are unbroken.
**The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' as a Symbol of Blessings / Benefits:**The continuous brushstroke design is a symbol of ongoing protection and prosperity.This revered motif has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts—allowing you to wear and enjoy its spiritual significance. Feel free to wear it alone or combine it with various fashion styles.
**Various Types and Styles:**We have produced and tailored a wide range of designs, specifications, and materials featuring the 26 divine and vibrant Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon paintings—perfect for different tastes and uses.
**Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings:**- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Sense of being protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artist / Keisuke Teshima:**Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate from age 6, 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.He preserves the tradition of the Edo-period 'One-Stroke Dragon' while pursuing it with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (learning, detachment, mastery).He is one of only three known 'One-Stroke Dragon' artists in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he now resides in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, where his atelier is located—guided by various fortunate coincidences and connections, as if led by the dragon gods themselves.
**Kyoto—The City of Dragon Gods:**Kyoto has been considered a place with over 1,000 years of power from dragon holes and dragon veins, with numerous shrines and temples associated with dragons. Since ancient times, pilgrimages to worship the dragon gods have been actively practiced.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan:**Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, worshipped as divine messengers or incarnations of the gods themselves.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends honor dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.