Shapes Print Tee in Cochineal (SAMPLE)
Shapes Print Tee in Cochineal (SAMPLE)
This was an XL organic cotton tee that I tried sizing down as research for a commission. It’s been hand block-printed with fun shapes and dyed using Cochineal, a bug that lives as a parasite on nopal cactus in several warm climate areas around the globe. The onion print in the center of the chest was accidental but maybe it adds something? Because the tee was altered it has a slightly narrow torso compared to the shoulders, and a wide scoop neck. Bottom hem is raw.
Size is approximately women’s L or men’s M.
All textiles are printed / dyed 100% by hand using plant dyes, which means that color and pattern may vary slightly. Imperfections make them special!
Plant-dyed textiles experience some fading over time. In order to minimize fading, and extend the life of your plant-dyed piece, hand wash using a gentle soap, and store away from direct