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 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)
- **Wide Size Range:**- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
- **Body Color Options:**- White- Black
- **Material Options:**- 100% Cotton- 100% Cotton (listed twice, possibly indicating different fabric types 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—depicting the torso of the dragon drawn in one continuous stroke without interruption.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view it, pray, and feel the blessings and protection.We hope this brings you and those around you good fortune and fulfillment of wishes.
**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 clients- 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 Factory Details:**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 and international logistics are handled by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Office’s finishing workshop (located in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka), with some support from partner companies depending on order volume.
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**Uses special film printed with ink, then heat-pressed 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:** 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 stains will be less noticeable after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause peeling; remove the print from contact as soon as possible after washing.- Washing inside out and hand washing is recommended for better color retention. 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'?**A dragon drawn in a single continuous brushstroke, symbolizing unbroken development and wealth, endless good relationships and growth, and 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, and has been passed down through generations.The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' is depicted as a symbol of protection and blessings, drawn in a single stroke without interruption.
This design has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts—allowing you to wear and enjoy the revered 'One-Stroke Dragon' not only as a standalone piece but also in combination with various fashion styles.
**Various Types and Styles:**We have produced and tailored 26 different designs of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon in different formats, specifications, and materials, each embodying the divine power and beauty of the dragon.
**Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings:**- Feeling of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Uplifting sensation- Sense of being protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**About the Artist: Keisuke Teshima**Since childhood, fascinated 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 traditional Japanese martial arts, he encountered the ancient 'One-Stroke Dragon' technique and was deeply impressed by its method and history, feeling it was his destiny. He learned the technique through self-study.He preserves the tradition of the 'One-Stroke Dragon' dating back to the Edo period, pursuing it 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 Higashi-ku, Kyoto, a city with a 1,000-year history of dragons dwelling in its sacred sites, guided by various fortunate and fateful encounters, and has established his atelier there, where the dragon gods are believed to reside.
**Kyoto, the City of Dragon Gods**Kyoto has been considered a place with the power of dragon spirits residing in dragon holes and dragon veins for over 1,000 years. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to these dragon deities have been actively practiced from ancient times to the present.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan**Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, considered messengers of the gods or even divine beings themselves.In many shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped and revered as symbols of prosperity and protection.