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—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):** 2 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: same material, possibly different specifications or finishes)
- **Included Items:**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 one stroke on the body part of the dragon.By affixing this sticker in your preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope this brings you and those around you good fortune and fulfillment of wishes.
**Manufacturing Details:**
- **T-Shirt Body:**Produced by a leading Japanese T-shirt manufacturer with a 43-year history, boasting the largest market share in Japan.- Over 10,000 business clients- Approximately 45 million units sold annually across Japan- Annual sales: 20 billion yen- OEM production for major department stores, apparel mass retailers, and various brand shops
- **Printing Factory:**Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual output: 800,000 shirts
- **Finishing and Logistics:**Final finishing, inspection, packaging, and domestic/international logistics are managed by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Office's finishing workshop (located in Higashiosaka City, Osaka), with support from partner companies as needed depending on order volume.
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**
- Uses special film printed with the design, 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 and photographic prints with vibrant, sharp, and vivid results.- **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 may 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.- Hand wash inside out for better color retention; if using a washing machine, place 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'?**
The 'One-Stroke Dragon' is a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke, continuously 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. It is highly treasured and continues to be passed down as a divine symbol.
**The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' as a Symbol of Blessings / Blessings:**
- Drawn in a single stroke without interruption on the body, representing continuous prosperity, good relationships, and protection.- This revered and worshiped design has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts.- Suitable for standalone wear or as part of various fashion styles.
**Various Types and Specifications:**
- Created as artwork depicting the 26 divine and vibrant Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon designs, available in different styles, specifications, and materials.
**Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings:**
- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine and sacred presence- Uplifting sensation- Sense of being protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful and stylish- Strong and resilient- Sparkling and radiant- Delicate and intricate- Full of energy- Pure and pristine
**About the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artist / Keisuke Teshima:**
From childhood, he has been captivated by dragons and 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 and history, feeling it was his destiny. He mastered the technique through self-study, respecting the tradition that has continued since the Edo period, pursuing the dragon 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 with a 1,000-year history where dragons are believed to dwell.
**Kyoto, the City of Dragons:**
Kyoto has been considered a place imbued with the power of dragon veins and dragon holes for over a thousand years. 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 inhabited by dragons, with dragons considered messengers of the gods or even divine beings.In many shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshiped as deities of prosperity and protection, symbolizing safety and growth.