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, 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:**- 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 different fabric types)
- **Included Items:**A QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' being drawn in a single continuous line—symbolizing the dragon's body being drawn without interruption, representing continuous development, financial luck, good relationships, growth, 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 your prayers and wishes come true.
**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 of 20 billion yen- OEM production for major department stores, apparel mass 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 finishing, inspection, packaging, and domestic and international logistics are managed by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Office's finishing workshop (located in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture).- For larger quantities, partner companies may handle some processes.
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**Uses special film printed with the design, 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 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; remove the print from other surfaces 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 bleed color during the first wash; it is recommended to wash separately initially.
**What is the 'One-Stroke Dragon'?**A dragon drawn in a single continuous brushstroke, without interruption, while imbued with wishes and prayers. It symbolizes:- Unending development and financial luck- Continuous good relationships and growth- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), this tradition has been highly revered, believed to bring strong blessings and benefits. The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon' is a symbol of these blessings, carefully preserved and passed down as a revered dragon deity.
**The 'One-Stroke Dragon' as a Fashion Item:**We have adapted this revered symbol into a T-shirt, making it accessible in everyday fashion. It can be worn alone or combined with various styles.
**Design and Material Variations:**Produced in various types, specifications, and materials, featuring the 26 divine and vibrant Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon paintings—each representing fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
**Customer Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Drawings:**- Feeling of blessings and benefits- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Sense of protection- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**About the Artist: Keisuke Teshima**Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate, 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 mastered the technique through self-study.He preserves the tradition of the Edo-period 'One-Stroke Dragon' while pursuing it with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (a martial arts concept of learning, detachment, and mastery).One of only three known 'One-Stroke Dragon' artists in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he now resides in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—an ancient city believed to be inhabited by dragon gods—guided by various serendipitous and destined encounters.
**Kyoto, the City of Dragon Gods:**Kyoto has been considered a place with over 1,000 years of power from dragon holes and dragon veins, with numerous shrines and temples associated with dragons. Since ancient times, pilgrimages to these sites to honor dragon gods have been actively practiced.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan:**Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land inhabited by dragons, considered messengers or incarnations of the gods.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon gods as symbols of prosperity and protection.