A Gordina pattern story · No. 01
A small symbol of beginning again.
An ancient symbol of renewal, translated into embroidery. Heavyweight cotton, a considered silhouette, and a story to carry with you.
Choose your ScarabEmbroidered to order in our Nuenen studio.
Discover the story
01 / The meaning
In ancient Egypt, the scarab was associated with the rising sun, renewal and transformation. Gordina carries that idea into the everyday: a familiar cotton T-shirt, marked with a small reminder that beginning again is always possible.
Read the Scarab journalArchive 001
The first 25 Scarab orders include a numbered Archive 001 story card, prepared in the Gordina studio.
01–25 / 25
Complimentary shipping to eligible EU destinations is included for these first 25 orders.
02 / The pieces
Choose your cotton, colour and size. Then decide where the story sits: front or back.
220 GSM combed cotton · Oversized fit
Extra width, dropped shoulders and a slightly shorter body. Choose your usual size for the intended oversized silhouette. Compare garment measurements in the product’s Size Guide before ordering.
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220 GSM combed cotton · Oversized fit
Extra width, dropped shoulders and a slightly shorter body. Choose your usual size for the intended oversized silhouette. Compare garment measurements in the product’s Size Guide before ordering.
Open product & Size Guide ↗
240 GSM carded cotton · Boxy, relaxed fit
A boxy, relaxed shape with dropped shoulders. Start with your usual size for the intended fit. Compare garment measurements in the product’s Size Guide before ordering.
Open product & Size Guide ↗
240 GSM carded cotton · Boxy, relaxed fit
A boxy, relaxed shape with dropped shoulders. Start with your usual size for the intended fit. Compare garment measurements in the product’s Size Guide before ordering.
Open product & Size Guide ↗Embroidered to order · Dispatch within 5 business days
Free EU shipping on orders over €100. Shipping details
03 / A closer look
Follow the shape of the wings, the small intervals, the texture of the thread. The motif is embroidered into the cotton, giving the symbol a presence you can see and feel.
Nuenen, the Netherlands
Founded by Nur in 2025, Gordina brings together storytelling, textile history and embroidery. Each motif begins with research and interpretation. Your Scarab is embroidered to order in our Nuenen studio, in the placement you choose.
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 ↗Standard Scarab colours, sizes and front/back placements remain eligible for the 14-day right of withdrawal. For change-of-mind returns, return postage is paid by the customer. See the full policy for conditions and the return process.
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
