A Gordina pattern story
Something continues beyond the edge.
The visual memory of a fragment, carried into thread. Hieroglyphic-style marks and the spaces between them find a new surface on cotton.
Choose your pieceEmbroidered to order in our Nuenen studio.
Discover the story
01 / The meaning
A torn edge. A line of marks. The Papyrus takes its cue from an Egyptian papyrus fragment whose exact origin remains untraced. We follow its shapes and intervals in thread, leaving cotton visible between them. The piece carries the visual memory of writing, with room for what is missing.
02 / The pieces
Explore the colours and silhouettes. Select your size to make the piece yours.
Men · 220 GSM combed cotton · Regular fit
Designed with a regular silhouette in heavy 220 GSM combed cotton, with neck ribbing, side seams, shoulder-to-shoulder tape, and double-needle hems. Choose your usual size for the intended fit; compare the garment measurements for a closer or looser result.
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Women · 220 GSM combed cotton · Relaxed fit
Designed with a relaxed silhouette and a body approximately 5 cm shorter than the standard Women’s Classic Tee. Made from heavy 220 GSM combed cotton with neck ribbing, side seams, shoulder-to-shoulder tape, double-needle hems, and preshrunk fabric. Choose your usual size for the intended relaxed fit.
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Women · 220 GSM combed cotton · Relaxed fit
Designed with a relaxed silhouette and a body approximately 5 cm shorter than the standard Women’s Classic Tee. Made from heavy 220 GSM combed cotton with neck ribbing, side seams, shoulder-to-shoulder tape, double-needle hems, and preshrunk fabric. Choose your usual size for the intended relaxed fit.
Open product & Size Guide ↗Embroidered to order · Dispatch within 5 business days
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03 / A closer look
The motif follows the marks and gaps of a worn fragment. Its vertical arrangement becomes a small composition on the chest or upper back, depending on the piece you choose.
Nuenen, the Netherlands
Founded by Nur in 2025, Gordina brings together storytelling, textile history and embroidery. Each motif begins with research and interpretation. Your piece is embroidered to order in our Nuenen studio.
Meet Gordina ↗Made-to-order pieces are dispatched within up to 5 business days; in-stock orders within 1–3 business days. Delivery time is additional. Shipping rates and delivery estimates appear at checkout. Every order includes tracking.
Shipping details ↗Read our returns policy for eligibility, time limits and instructions. For change-of-mind returns, return postage is paid by the customer. Contact us if you need help before ordering.
Returns & refunds ↗Machine wash cold with like colours and follow the garment’s care label. Turn the T-shirt inside out to help protect the embroidery.
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A symbol to live with
