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 / 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 / blessing symbol—depicting the torso drawn in one continuous stroke without interruption, available in 2 colors and 4 sizes)- By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.- We hope this brings protection and blessings to you.- 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 (domestic production).- Over 10,000 business partners- Approximate annual sales: 45 million units nationwide in Japan- Annual revenue: 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 production: 800,000 shirts
**Finishing, Inspection, Packaging, and Logistics:**Handled by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Office’s finishing workshop (located in Higashiyama-ku, Osaka Prefecture), with some support from partner companies depending on order volume.
**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 print quality.- **Note:**- Over time, or after repeated washing, the print may peel.- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains; washing several times can reduce this effect.- Avoid drying the print face-to-face; after washing, peel apart the printed surfaces promptly.- Hand wash inside out for better color retention; use a laundry net if machine washing.- Do not use bleach or dry clean; avoid ironing and tumble drying as much as possible.- Some garments may experience color fading after the first wash; it is recommended to wash separately initially.
**What is the 'One-Stroke Dragon'?**A dragon drawn in a single continuous brushstroke, symbolizing unbroken development and wealth, endless good relationships and growth, and ongoing protection and safety.- Originates from a tradition that has lasted over 400 years since the Edo period (1603–1868).- Revered as a powerful guardian deity, believed to bring blessings and benefits.- The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' is depicted as a symbol of these blessings, drawn in a single unbroken stroke from the torso.
This revered 'One-Stroke Dragon' has been transformed 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 Specifications:**Produced as paintings of the 26 divine and vibrant Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon designs, in different styles, specifications, and materials.
**Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings:**- Feelings of blessing and benefit- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**About the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artist / Keisuke Teshima:**Since childhood, captivated by dragons, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of practicing 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 the art 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-ku, Kyoto, where his atelier is located—guided by various fortunate and fateful encounters, 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 veins and dragon holes, 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, considered divine messengers or manifestations of the gods themselves.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.