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 brushstroke without interruption. Through this T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and you can also share blessings and protection with those around you.
Features:
- You can choose from 26 types/colors of Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon drawings:- Fortune-boosting Dragons: 14 varieties (5 twin-dragon designs / 9 single-dragon designs)- Guardian Dragons: 10 varieties (2 twin-dragon designs / 8 single-dragon designs)- Matchmaking Dragons: 2 varieties (both twin-dragon designs)- Wide size lineup:- Children's sizes: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)- Body color options: 2 colors (White, Black)- Material options: 2 types (Cotton / Cotton)- Enclosed with a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors / 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 one stroke on the body part.
By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings. We hope this brings you good fortune and fulfillment of your prayers and wishes.
**T-Shirt Body:**
Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share and 43 years of history (Made in Japan).- Over 10,000 business partners- Annual sales: approximately 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 production: 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), with support from partner companies depending on order volume.
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**
Uses a 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 vivid, sharp, and bright print quality.- *Note:* Over time, or after repeated washing, the print may peel.
**Cautions:**
- 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. After washing in a machine, peel apart the print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand helps preserve the color. When using a washing machine, place the item in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach or dry cleaning. Minimize ironing and tumble drying.- 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 with a single 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), it has been 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 unending prosperity, connections, and protection.
The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' is a representation of this revered figure, now made accessible as a fashionable item—T-shirts. It can be worn alone or combined with various fashion styles.
**Design and Artwork:**
- 26 divine and vibrant Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon designs, available in various types, specifications, and materials.
**Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings:**
- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine and sacred- Uplifting- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artist / Keisuke Teshima:**
Fascinated by dragons since 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, respecting the tradition that has continued for over 400 years since the Edo period, and pursues the art with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (learning, detachment, mastery).
He is 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 fortunate coincidences and connections, as if led by the dragon deity itself.
**Kyoto, the City of Dragon Deities:**
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. Pilgrimages to these dragon-related sites have been actively practiced since ancient times.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan:**
Japan has long been regarded as a mystical land inhabited by dragons, with dragons considered messengers of the gods or even divine beings themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon deity as a symbol of prosperity and protection.