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 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 Lineup:**- 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 a typo or indicating different cotton types)
- **Included:**A QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' blessing/protection symbol—an unbroken brushstroke depicting the dragon's body, symbolizing continuous development, financial luck, good relationships, growth, protection, and safety.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.We sincerely hope your prayers and wishes 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 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/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 vibrant, sharp, and vivid print quality.- *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 pressed against other surfaces may cause peeling. After washing, peel apart the print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out and hand washing is recommended for better color retention. If using a washing machine, place the item in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach, dry cleaning, and minimize ironing or tumble drying.- Some garments may bleed color during 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 continuous brushstroke, symbolizing unbroken development and financial luck, 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 QR code links to a video of the 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' drawing, which is a symbol of divine protection and blessings—drawn without lifting the brush.*
This revered 'One-Stroke Dragon' has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. You can wear it alone or combine it with various styles for different fashion expressions.
**Various Types and Specifications:**We have produced and tailored 26 divine, majestic, and colorful Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon artworks in different styles, materials, and specifications.
**Customer Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings:**- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Uplifting sensation- 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**Since childhood, he has been fascinated by dragons and has continuously drawn 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 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' painters in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he was guided by various fortunate and fateful encounters to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—the ancient capital where dragons are believed to dwell, and where the power of dragon gods has been revered for over 1,000 years.
**Kyoto—The City of Dragon Gods**Kyoto has been considered a place imbued with the power of dragon gods residing in dragon holes and dragon veins for over a millennium. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship the dragon gods have been actively carried out from ancient times to the present.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan**Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, considered divine messengers or incarnations of gods.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.