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"NANMENOU" South facing emperor WAJIN Original Collection
Zhuangzi was a Chinese philosopher in the 4th century BC, whose writings became the foundation for Taoism; a Chinese religion based on naturalness, simplicity a…
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Zhuangzi was a Chinese philosopher in the 4th century BC, whose writings became the foundation for Taoism; a Chinese religion based on naturalness, simplicity and detachment from desires. In one of his stories he describes finding a skull on the side of the road, and then meeting him again when he sleeps that night. When asking how the skull came to his end, the skull answered: "In death there is no ruler above nor minister below. There are none of the phenomena of the four seasons. Tranquil and at ease, our years are those of heaven and earth. No king in his court has greater enjoyment than we have."
Zhuangzi had a hard time believing him and proposed to turn him back to life and bring him back to his family and friends. The skull answered he couldn't possible imagine: "casting away joy greater than that of a king on his throne, only to go back again to the toils of the living world".
The kanji on the front of the t-shirt means "Nanmenou" - the emperor sitting facing the South.
< WAJIN Collection >
A sense of traditional Japan. The designer wants to convey a fun and cool current form. The bold and delicate designs and the "quality of Japan" are the main concept. This is WAJIN's standard collection.
Each WAJIN T-shirt design is inspired by the beauty of Japan and handdrawn. The printing is done one-by-one through silk printing, using water based ink - resulting in a clean, soft touch, and containing fewer chemicals than other inks, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly choice. The smart fit and loose neckline make it comfortable for both men and womento wear. The designs are printed on 100% cotton KUME T-shirt garments - made in Japan.
Size Guide
*The sizes are based on Japanese standards. If you were general US size M, you may considering sizing up to L. We recommend using the dimensions below to confirm your ideal fit.
Over time there may be a 1~2 cm difference in the cotton knit material based on storing conditions.
Care instructions:
It is recommended to wash and iron the t-shirt inside-out. Do not iron directly on the print. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry; preferably airdry out of direct sunlight.
* The exact t-shirt colors may differ slightly depending on your device's color and brightness settings.
"NANMENOU" South facing emperor WAJIN Original Collection
$39.48
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Zhuangzi was a Chinese philosopher in the 4th century BC, whose writings became the foundation for Taoism; a Chinese religion based on naturalness, simplicity and detachment from desires. In one of his stories he describes finding a skull on the side of the road, and then meeting him again when he sleeps that night. When asking how the skull came to his end, the skull answered: "In death there is no ruler above nor minister below. There are none of the phenomena of the four seasons. Tranquil and at ease, our years are those of heaven and earth. No king in his court has greater enjoyment than we have."
Zhuangzi had a hard time believing him and proposed to turn him back to life and bring him back to his family and friends. The skull answered he couldn't possible imagine: "casting away joy greater than that of a king on his throne, only to go back again to the toils of the living world".
The kanji on the front of the t-shirt means "Nanmenou" - the emperor sitting facing the South.
< WAJIN Collection >
A sense of traditional Japan. The designer wants to convey a fun and cool current form. The bold and delicate designs and the "quality of Japan" are the main concept. This is WAJIN's standard collection.
Each WAJIN T-shirt design is inspired by the beauty of Japan and handdrawn. The printing is done one-by-one through silk printing, using water based ink - resulting in a clean, soft touch, and containing fewer chemicals than other inks, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly choice. The smart fit and loose neckline make it comfortable for both men and womento wear. The designs are printed on 100% cotton KUME T-shirt garments - made in Japan.
Size Guide
*The sizes are based on Japanese standards. If you were general US size M, you may considering sizing up to L. We recommend using the dimensions below to confirm your ideal fit.
Over time there may be a 1~2 cm difference in the cotton knit material based on storing conditions.
Care instructions:
It is recommended to wash and iron the t-shirt inside-out. Do not iron directly on the print. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry; preferably airdry out of direct sunlight.
* The exact t-shirt colors may differ slightly depending on your device's color and brightness settings.
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