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-dragon designs / 9 single-dragon designs- **Protection Dragons (10 types):** 2 twin-dragon designs / 8 single-dragon designs- **Matchmaking Dragons (2 types):** Both twin-dragon designs
- **Size Range:**- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
- **Body Color Options:**- White- Black
- **Material Options:**- 100% Cotton (two types)
- **Included Item:**A QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video demonstrating the 'Protection/ Blessings of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon'—a continuous brushstroke animation of the dragon's body, symbolizing unbroken development and prosperity, eternal 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 this brings your prayers and wishes to fruition.
**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, apparel mass retailers, and various brand shops
**Printing Factory Details:**Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual output: 800,000 shirts
**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:**Uses special film printed with ink, then heat-pressed onto 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 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 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 in a single continuous brushstroke without lifting the brush, embodying wishes and prayers. It symbolizes:- Uninterrupted development and wealth- Enduring good relationships and growth- Continuous protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), this tradition has been highly revered, believed to bring strong blessings and benefits. It has been cherished and passed down as a divine protector and symbol of good fortune.
**The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' as a Symbol of Blessings and Benefits:**The dragon is depicted in a single brushstroke that never breaks, representing continuous prosperity, relationships, and safety.This familiar fashion item—T-shirts—has been crafted to honor and carry on this tradition. You can wear it alone or combine it with various fashion styles.
**Various Designs and Materials:**We have produced and tailored a wide range of styles, specifications, and materials featuring the 26 divine and vibrant Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon paintings—perfect for different tastes and occasions.
**Customer Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon:**- Feels protective and beneficial- Divine and majestic- Uplifting- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling and glamorous- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**About the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artist / Keisuke Teshima:**Inspired by dragons from 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).One of only three known 'One-Stroke Dragon' artists in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he now resides in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, where his atelier is located—guided by various serendipitous and inevitable 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 inhabited by dragons, seen as divine messengers or manifestations of the gods themselves.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.