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, 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 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 Color Options:**- White- Black
- **Material Options:**- 2 types of cotton
- **Included Items:**A QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' drawing, which is a symbol of protection and blessings—drawn without interruption in a single brushstroke on the torso.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the blessings and protection.We hope this brings you and those around you good fortune and fulfillment of wishes.
**About the 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 clients- 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 (DTF) Factory:**Printed at a factory in Fukui Prefecture that owns multiple in-house facilities, capable of handling about 800,000 shirts per year.
**Finishing and Logistics:**Final setup, inspection, packaging, and domestic and international logistics are managed by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Office’s finishing workshop (located in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture).Depending on order volume, some processes may be handled by partner companies.
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**This method involves printing on a special film and then heat-pressing 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 and photographic images with vibrant, sharp, and vivid results- **Note:** Over time, or with repeated washing, the print may peel or deteriorate.
**Cautions:**- 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, peel apart the print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand helps preserve color. If using a washing machine, place the garment in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach, dry cleaning, ironing, or 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, symbolizing unbroken development and wealth, enduring good relationships and growth, and ongoing protection and safety.Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been revered as a powerful talisman, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been passed down with strong faith.
**The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' as a Symbol of Blessings / Blessings:**It is drawn without interruption in a single brushstroke on the torso, representing the continuous flow of good fortune and protection.This revered symbol has been transformed into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts—allowing you to wear it casually. Feel free to enjoy pairing it with various styles.
**Various Types and Specifications:**We have produced and tailored a wide range of designs, styles, and materials featuring the 26 divine and vibrant Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon paintings—perfect for different tastes and occasions.
**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 presence- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful and stylish- Strength and resilience- Sparkling and radiant- Delicate and intricate- Energetic and vigorous- Pure and pristine
**About the Artist: Keisuke Teshima, Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Painter**Since childhood, he has been captivated by dragons and 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 continued since the Edo period, pursuing the dragon with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (learning, detachment, mastery).He is one of only three known 'One-Stroke Dragon' painters in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he was guided by various fortunate and fateful encounters to establish his studio in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—the ancient capital where dragons are believed to dwell.
**Kyoto, the City of Dragons**Kyoto has been considered a place with the power of dragon veins and dragon holes for over 1,000 years.Numerous shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship the dragon gods have been actively carried out from ancient times to the present.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan**Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, and dragons are considered messengers or incarnations of the gods.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.