Chapter 01 — Signs of Civilization — Embroidered T-shirt

Undeciphered

Men’s heavyweight embroidered cotton T-shirt

Inspired by the idea of cuneiform as a personal mark, Undeciphered keeps the meaning deliberately open: a small embroidered sign carried close to the body.

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Fabric: 100% combed cotton · 220 GSM
Fit: Regular
Embroidery: A small cuneiform-inspired motif embroidered at the chest on black cotton. Embroidered in the Gordina studio, Netherlands.
Care: Machine wash cold with like colours.
Colours: Black
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

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.

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Garment measurements

Measurements are taken from the T-shirt laid flat.

Measurement	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL
Body width (cm)	47	52	56.5	61	64	68
Body length (cm)	70	74	77.5	81	84	87

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

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Model wearing the Gordina Undeciphered black T-shirt with a small cuneiform-inspired chest embroidery, front view.

Model wearing Gordina’s Undeciphered black T-shirt, showing the small embroidered chest motif.

Back view of a model wearing the plain-back Gordina Undeciphered black T-shirt.

Detailed view of pale cuneiform-inspired embroidery on the chest of a black cotton T-shirt.

Three-quarter view of the Undeciphered black cotton T-shirt with pale chest embroidery by Gordina.

Flat lay of Undeciphered black T-shirt showing chest motif

Close-up detail of embroidery on the Undeciphered Black T-shirt.

Wider close-up of Undeciphered embroidery stitching

Close-up of the cuneiform-inspired embroidered sign on the chest of the black Undeciphered T-shirt.

€59,00 EUR

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Black

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Fit — Regular

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.

Undeciphered

This tee takes inspiration from a fictional tattoo artist and two ancient cuneiform signs: water and garden. Developed in ancient Mesopotamia and later used across cultures, including the Assyrians, cuneiform carried words and ideas through marks pressed into clay.