Experience overwhelming dynamism and vivid, beautiful colors with the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Painting. Please enshrine (decorate) it in a treasured place.
【Product Features】
- Types and colors of Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Paintings are available from 【26 varieties】:
- Ascending Fortune Dragons: 14 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)
- Guardian Dragons: 10 types (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)
- Matchmaking Dragons: 2 types (both twin dragons)
- Enclosed is a QR code sticker (in 2 colors / 4 sizes) that features a video of the 『Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon’s Blessing / Symbol of Blessings and Benefits = drawn in one continuous stroke without interruption on the body』.
- You can select from 6 types of prayer requests to be written on the painting:
- Wish fulfillment
- Business prosperity
- Increased financial luck
- Health prayer
- Family safety
- Good relationships
- Enshrine using attached protective magnets (removable and repositionable).
- Made of flame-retardant suede fabric with a calm, vibrant appearance (approx. 0.35 mm thick; about the equivalent of 1.5 standard postcards or 4 sheets of copy paper).
※ Note: "Suede" here refers to a special fabric, not leather or synthetic leather.
- Comes with a hanging upper and lower rod (the bottom has a tip for the rod).
※ Even if you remove the rod for display, you can use eyelets with string, clips, thumbtacks, nails, screws, etc. (not visible from the surface).
- Equipped with durable, simple-looking Edo-style cord (available in black and white).
- Features 『Dragon’s Eyes (rhinestones)』 that imbue the dragon with a lively, shining presence.
- Signed and sealed by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon artist, Keisuke Tejima.
- Often used as a gift, with careful and elegant packaging.
【What is a One-Stroke (Hitofude) Dragon?】
As the name suggests, it is a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke, without interruption, while containing wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize:
- Continuous development and wealth
- Unbroken connections and growth through good relationships
- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), for approximately 400 years, these dragons have been highly revered as gods of protection and blessings, believed to bring strong benefits and passed down with faith.
【The Symbol of Blessings and Benefits: The Body of the Dragon is Drawn in One Continuous Stroke】
● We have produced and crafted various types, styles, and materials of the 26 divine Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Paintings, representing ascension, protection, and matchmaking.
【Customer Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Paintings】
- Feelings of protection and blessings
- Divine presence
- Excitement
- Feeling protected
- Dynamic and powerful
- Overwhelming vividness
- Beautiful
- Cool
- Strength
- Sparkling
- Delicate
- Energetic
- Pure
【Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artist / Keisuke Tejima】
Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he 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 『Hitofude Dragon』 and was deeply impressed by its technique and history, feeling it was his destiny. He learned the technique through self-study. While preserving the tradition of the Edo-period one-stroke dragons, he pursues them 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, through various coincidences and inevitable connections, he was guided 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 regarded for over 1,000 years as a place imbued with the power of dragon veins and dragon holes. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and from ancient times to the present, pilgrimages to worship the dragon gods have been actively carried out.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】
Japan has long been considered a mysterious land where dragons dwell, regarded as messengers of the gods or as divine beings themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship and revere dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.
【For your home (personal use), company, shop, clinic, or facility—celebrations, anniversaries, and various gifts and celebrations are appreciated】
Moving, promotions, new president, opening, anniversary, relocation, clinic opening, establishment, new construction, independence, company prosperity, career advancement, business success, childbirth, shrine visit, first meal, first festival, safe delivery prayer, child blessing, entrance to kindergarten or school, Shichi-Go-San, Peach Festival, Boys’ Festival, graduation, adult ceremony, academic achievement, exam success, sports events, competitions, entrance exams, presentations, victory prayers, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Respect for the Aged Day, Kanreki, Koki, Kiju, Sanju, Beiju, health longevity, disease healing, wedding anniversary, Golden Wedding, marital harmony, New Year, Setsubun, birthday, lucky days (Tenshayo, Ichiryumanbai, Daian), prayers for warding off evil, disease prevention, traffic safety.
【Regarding Blessings and Benefits from Original and High-Resolution Reproductions】
— From Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artist / Keisuke Tejima —
In my personal opinion, both the original paintings and high-resolution reproductions are imbued with prayers and blessings, and there is no difference in their efficacy or benefits. The various products I offer on this site, “Ascension, Protection, and Matchmaking Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon,” are based on my original dragon paintings, carefully examined and supervised to achieve the same level of detail and accuracy as the original. The specific methods of production, including the use of the original full-size artwork I drew specifically for this purpose, involve advanced techniques such as 『high-precision printing data conversion, high-definition printing, special processing, and manufacturing』, all carried out with dedicated focus.
When considering a purchase, I hope this explanation provides helpful understanding and reassurance.
| Product # | 314MAL1I-L-2 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 600 g |
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