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:**- White- Black
- **Material:**- 2 types: Cotton / Cotton (Note: Both are cotton, possibly different weaves or finishes)
- **Included:**- QR code sticker (printed with the video of the 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' blessing/protection symbol—an unbroken brushstroke on the body part, 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 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 the No. 1 market share in Japan, with 43 years of history.- **Clients:** Over 10,000 companies- **Annual Sales:** Approximately 45 million units nationwide in Japan- **Annual Revenue:** 20 billion yen- **OEM Production:** For major department stores, large apparel retailers, various brand shops, and more
**Printing / Factory Details:**- Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- **Annual production volume:** About 800,000 pieces
**Finishing, Inspection, Packaging, and Logistics:**- Managed by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Office's finishing workshop (located in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture), with some support from partner companies 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 vivid, sharp, and bright print quality.- **Note:** Over time, or with repeated washing, the print may peel or deteriorate.
**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; please separate the print surfaces promptly after washing.- Washing inside out by hand helps preserve colors. When 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 without interruption, 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 traditional 'One-Stroke Dragon' has been highly revered as a powerful talisman, believed to bring blessings and benefits. It is cherished and passed down as a divine dragon deity.
**The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' as a Symbol of Blessings / Benefits:**- Drawn in a single brushstroke without interruption on the body, representing continuous prosperity, good relationships, and protection.- This revered symbol has been worshiped and respected for over 400 years, and we have made it accessible as a familiar fashion item—T-shirts.- Suitable for standalone wear or combined with various fashion styles.
**Various Types and Specifications:**- We have produced and tailored 26 different divine, majestic, and colorful Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon artworks, suitable for different styles, materials, and purposes.
**Customer Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings:**- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful presence- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artist / Keesuke Teshima:**- Has been fascinated by dragons since childhood and continues to draw dragon images.- Influenced by 14 years of practicing karate from age 6, learning the spirit of Japanese martial arts.- Discovered the traditional 'One-Stroke Dragon' and was deeply impressed by its technique and history, feeling it was his destiny.- Self-taught in the technique, he preserves the tradition passed down since the Edo period, pursuing the art with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (learning, detachment, mastery).- One of only three recognized 'One-Stroke Dragon' artists in Japan.- Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he now resides in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, where his atelier is located, seemingly guided by the dragon gods' presence.
**Kyoto, the City of Dragon Gods:**- Over 1,000 years old, Kyoto is believed to be a place imbued with the power of dragon gods residing in dragon holes and dragon veins.- Many 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 considered a mysterious land where dragons dwell, regarded as divine messengers or incarnations of the gods themselves.- Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.