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 varieties (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- **Protection Dragons:** 10 varieties (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- **Matchmaking Dragons:** 2 varieties (both twin dragons)
- **Size Range:**- For children: 4 sizes (100–130)- For adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
- **Body Color Options:**- White- Black
- **Material Options:**- 100% Cotton- 100% Cotton (note: possibly different fabric types, but both are cotton)
- **Included:**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 your prayers and wishes will be fulfilled and come true.
**About the T-Shirt Body:**Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with the No. 1 market share in Japan, with 43 years of history.- Over 10,000 business partners- Approximately 45 million units sold annually across Japan- Annual sales of 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, large apparel retailers, and various brand shops
**Printing/Manufacturing:**Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual production: 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 Higashiosaka City, Osaka), 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 results.- **Note:** Over time, or after 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 marks will be present 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 color. If using a washing machine, place the shirt 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'?**As the name suggests, it is 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 tradition has been highly revered as a powerful talisman, believed to bring blessings and benefits. It has been cherished and passed down as a divine dragon deity.
**The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' as a Symbol of Blessings / Blessings:**The dragon is depicted in a single brushstroke that does not break, symbolizing continuous prosperity, good relationships, and protection.This revered tradition has been transformed into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts—allowing you to wear and enjoy it daily. Feel free to combine it with various styles.
**Various Types and Specifications:**We have produced and tailored the divine 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' paintings in different styles, specifications, and materials, available as artwork.
**Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings:**- Feels protective and blessed- Divine and sacred- Uplifting- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**About the Artist: Keisuke Teshima, Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Painter**Since childhood, he has been fascinated by dragons and has continuously drawn 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 learned 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 encounters, as if led by the dragon deity itself.
**Kyoto—The City of the Dragon Deity**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 deity have been actively practiced.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan**Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land inhabited by dragons, considered messengers of the gods or even divine beings.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon deity as a symbol of prosperity and protection.