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:**- 2 types of cotton
- **Included Items:**A QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' blessing/benefit symbol—an unbroken brushstroke depicting the dragon's body.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view it, pray, and feel the protection and blessings it offers.We hope that your prayers and wishes will be fulfilled and come true.
**About the 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 partners- Approximately 45 million units sold annually across Japan- Annual sales: 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 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 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 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 marks will be visible upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- Drying with the print face together may cause the print to peel. After washing in a washing machine, promptly separate the print from the fabric.- 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 in a single continuous brushstroke, symbolizing unbroken development and wealth, enduring good relationships and growth, and ongoing protection and safety.Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been revered as a powerful talisman, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been faithfully passed down as a divine guardian.**The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' as a symbol of protection and blessings—drawn in a single unbroken stroke.**This revered and worshipped dragon has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. You can wear it alone or combine it with various styles.
**Various Types and Styles:**We have produced and tailored 26 divine, colorful Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon paintings, suitable for different designs, specifications, and materials.
**Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings:**- Feeling of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Uplifting sensation- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling and glamorous- Delicate- Energetic- Pure and pristine
**About the Artist: Keisuke Teshima**Since childhood, he has been captivated by dragons and has continuously drawn dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate, where he learned the spirit of traditional 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 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 was guided by fortunate and inevitable encounters 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 considered a place with over 1,000 years of power from 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 regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, considered divine messengers or manifestations of the gods themselves.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.