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Chapter 01 — Signs of Civilization — Embroidered T-shirt

The Scarab — Faded Grey

Men’s heavyweight embroidered cotton T-shirt

This T-shirt draws on ancient Egyptian representations of the scarab, a symbol associated with the rising sun, renewal and transformation. Reinterpreted in burgundy embroidery against faded grey cotton, the motif can be placed on either the front or back of the garment.

  • Fabric: 100% carded cotton · 240 GSM
  • Fit: Boxy, relaxed
  • Embroidery: Burgundy scarab embroidery on Faded Grey cotton; choose front or back placement. Embroidered in the Gordina studio, Netherlands.
  • Care: Machine wash cold with like colours.
  • Colours: Faded Grey
  • Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Shipping and processing times

In-stock orders dispatch within 1–3 business days. Made-to-order pieces, including custom embroidery placement, dispatch within up to 5 business days. Delivery time is additional.

First Edition — made in a batch of 30 pieces.

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Garment measurements

Measurements are taken from the T-shirt laid flat.

Measurement XS S M L XL
Body width (cm) 4751555963
Body length (cm) 6870.57477.581

Garment measurements may vary by up to 2.5 cm within manufacturing tolerance.

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€89,00 EUR

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Faded Grey
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Fit — Boxy Relaxed

Designed with a boxy, relaxed silhouette, dropped shoulders, and a wide twin-stitched neckline. Choose your usual size for the intended relaxed fit; for a closer fit, compare one size down using the garment measurements.

Choose Your Placement

Select one of Gordina’s available motif placements.

The Scarab

This piece draws on ancient Egyptian representations of the scarab, a symbol of the rising sun, renewal and transformation. Reworked in burgundy thread against faded grey cotton, the motif is placed with restraint so the embroidery and garment share equal weight.

Detailed view of the ivory scarab motif on the back of the Gordina navy heavyweight cotton T-shirt.
Detailed close-up of the red embroidered scarab motif on the front of the Gordina faded black T-shirt.