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 stroke—serving as a talisman for your own protection and, by 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:**- 100% Cotton- 100% Cotton (note: possibly different types or finishes)
- **Included Item:**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 a single stroke on the body part of the dragon.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, 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 partners- Approximately 45 million units sold annually across Japan- Annual sales of 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, large apparel retailers, and various brand shops
**Printing/Manufacturing:**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 setup, inspection, packaging, and domestic and international logistics are managed by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Office’s finishing workshop (located in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
**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 vivid, sharp, and bright print quality.- *Note:* Possible deterioration over time and peeling after repeated washing.
**Caution Points:**- 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, peel apart the print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand prolongs color retention. When using a washing machine, place the garment in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach, dry cleaning, ironing, or 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 stroke with a brush, embodying wishes and prayers—believed to symbolize:- Uninterrupted development and wealth- Endless good relationships and growth- Continuous protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), this tradition has been highly revered, believed to bring strong blessings and benefits, and has been passed down as a divine protector.
**The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' as a Symbol of Blessings and Benefits:**The dragon is depicted in a single stroke without interruption, symbolizing ongoing prosperity, good connections, and safety.This revered symbol has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts—allowing you to wear it casually. Feel free to enjoy pairing it with various styles.
**Various Types and Specifications:**Produced as artwork in 26 divine and vibrant color variations, suitable for different styles and materials, all crafted with care.
**Customer Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artwork:**- Feels protective and blessed- Divine and sacred- Uplifting- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**About the Artist: Keisuke Teshima, Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Painter**Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate, 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.He preserves the tradition of the Edo-period 'One-Stroke Dragon' while pursuing the art with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (learning, detachment, mastery).One of only three known 'One-Stroke Dragon' artists in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he now resides in Higashi-ku, Kyoto, where his atelier is located—guided by various serendipitous and inevitable encounters, as if led by the dragon gods themselves.
**Kyoto—The City of Dragon Gods**Kyoto has been considered a place with over 1,000 years of powerful dragon energy, with many shrines and temples associated with dragons. Since ancient times, pilgrimages to these sites to honor the dragon gods have been actively practiced.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan**Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, seen as messengers or incarnations of the gods.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.