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 with 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 Lineup:**- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- 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 blessings and benefits—drawn without interruption in a single brushstroke on the body part of the design.By affixing this sticker in your preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.
It is our hope that your prayers and wishes will be fulfilled and realized.
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**【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- 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 / Press Factory】**Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual output: 800,000 shirts
**【Finishing, Inspection, Packaging, and Logistics】**Handled by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Office’s finishing workshop (located in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture), which manages domestic and international logistics.- For larger quantities, cooperation with partner companies may be involved.
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**【Transfer (DTF) Printing】**This printing method involves printing onto a special film and then heat-pressing 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:** Possible deterioration over time and with repeated washing, leading to peeling of the print surface.
**＜Cautions＞**- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains or marks; 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; after washing, peel apart the print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand helps maintain color; if using a washing machine, place in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach or dry cleaning. Minimize ironing and tumble drying.- Some garments may bleed color during the first wash; it is recommended to wash separately from other clothes initially.
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**【What is the One-Stroke Dragon?】**As the name suggests, it is a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken good relationships and growth- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been highly revered as a powerful guardian deity, believed to bring blessings and benefits. The technique involves drawing the entire body of the dragon in one continuous stroke, symbolizing the unbroken flow of good fortune and protection.
This tradition has been passed down for approximately 400 years, and the 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' is a revered symbol of blessings, now made accessible as a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. You can wear it alone or combine it with various fashion styles.
**The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' design is available in 26 divine and vibrant color variations, crafted into various types, specifications, and materials.**
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**Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawing:**- Feels protective and beneficial- Divine and sacred- Uplifting- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling and radiant- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
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**【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, history, and significance, feeling it was his destiny. He learned the technique through self-study.
While preserving the tradition of the One-Stroke Dragon dating back to the Edo period, he pursues the art with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (learning, detachment, mastery).
He is considered one of only three in Japan to be recognized as a One-Stroke Dragon artist. Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, through various coincidences and meaningful encounters, he was guided to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—the ancient capital where dragons are believed to dwell.
**【Kyoto—The City of Dragons】**Kyoto has been regarded for over 1,000 years as a place imbued with the power of dragon veins and dragon holes. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship the dragon gods have been actively carried out since ancient times.
**【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】**Japan has long been considered a mysterious land where dragons dwell, regarded as messengers of the gods or as divine beings themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragons as symbols of prosperity and protection.