Chapter 01 — Signs of Civilization — Embroidered T-shirt

Water and the Star — Navy

Men’s heavyweight embroidered cotton T-shirt

Inspired by ancient cuneiform signs for water and star, this navy T-shirt places the two marks apart: a star at the sleeve and water near the hem.

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Fabric: 100% combed cotton · 220 GSM
Fit: Regular
Embroidery: Cuneiform-inspired star on the sleeve and water signs near the hem, stitched in dark blue on Navy cotton. Embroidered in the Gordina studio, Netherlands.
Care: Machine wash cold with like colours.
Colour: Navy
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.

Customer Service

For more information, visit our Returns and Shipping pages or email info@gordina.com.

Front view of the Water and the Star navy T-shirt on a model, star embroidery on sleeve and water signs at the hem.

Close-up of the embroidered star on the sleeve of the navy T-shirt.

Close-up of the two embroidered water signs near the hem of the navy T-shirt.

Close-up of the navy cotton and water sign embroidery at the hem.

Flat lay of the Water and the Star navy T-shirt showing the sleeve and hem embroidery.

Back view of the Water and the Star navy T-shirt on a model.

€69,00 EUR

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Navy

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S M L XL 2XL 3XL

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.

Water and the Star

Cuneiform began as marks pressed into clay. Among its signs are forms associated with a star and with water. Inspired by that early language of marks, Gordina places the star on the sleeve and water near the hem, letting the two small embroideries be discovered separately.