INK DRAGON // 墨龍

In Japan, the dragon — ryū — doesn't breathe fire or live in caves. It lives in the water, in rivers, in the clouds. It's the lord of rain and sky, the one who brings the harvest and protects the temples. This tee draws it the way the old masters did: in sumi ink, in a single stroke that seems to move.

Black on white.

Like the scrolls that once hung in Zen temples.

Sumi-e painting doesn't try to draw every scale. It tries to capture the dragon's spirit in as few strokes as possible: one curve for the body, a wash for the cloud, a dot for the eye. It's said that a painter who paints a dragon's eyes too well will wake it up.

Our Ink Dragon rises among pink cherry blossoms — the only color in the design — with its name written vertically beside it. It's a calm, elegant tee for anyone who prefers art over noise.

The dragon doesn't roar. It rises.

Details

How to wear it

Your usual size for a regular fit; one size up for the oversized Japanese look, with dropped shoulders and a longer drape.

It looks great with black or grey pants and an open shirt over it. It also makes a great gift: it's the favorite of anyone who loves Japanese art.

Wear it the way you'd hang a scroll: unhurried.