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 (note: same material, possibly different finishes or textures)
- **Included Items:**A QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video demonstrating the 'Protection/Benefit of Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon'—a continuous brushstroke video of the dragon's torso, symbolizing unbroken development and good fortune, protection, and safety.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view it, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.We hope that your prayers and wishes will be fulfilled.
**Manufacturing Details:**
- **T-Shirt Body:**Produced by a leading Japanese T-shirt manufacturer with a 43-year history, holding the No. 1 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, various brand shops, and more
- **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 Packaging:**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).For larger quantities, partner companies may also be involved.
**Transfer (DTF) Printing Method:**
- Prints are made on special film and then heat-pressed onto fabric using 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 images with vibrant, sharp, and vivid results.- **Note:** There is a potential for deterioration over time and with repeated washing, which may cause the print to peel.
**Cautions:**
- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains or marks. 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 in a machine, promptly separate the print from other surfaces.- Washing inside out by hand helps preserve color. When machine washing, use 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'?**
The 'One-Stroke Dragon' is a dragon drawn with a single continuous brushstroke, without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It symbolizes:- Unbroken development and financial fortune- Continuous 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 has been cherished and passed down as a divine symbol of protection and prosperity.
**The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' as a Symbol of Blessings and Benefits:**The dragon is depicted in a single brushstroke that never breaks, representing continuous growth and safety.This revered and worshipped motif has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. You can wear it alone or combine it with various styles.
**Design and Artwork:**
- 26 divine and vibrant Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon paintings, created in various styles, specifications, and materials, are available as wearable art.
**Customer Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon:**
- Feels protective and beneficial- Divine and sacred- Uplifting sensation- Feeling of being protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling and glamorous- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**About the Artist:**
**Keisuke Teshima, Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artist**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 mastered the technique through self-study, respecting the tradition that has continued since the Edo period, and pursues 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. Dragons are seen as messengers of the gods or as divine beings themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.