The Sleeping Shrimp — Tee

Description

Camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente. “The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current.” Said in every Latin American household to anyone who missed a deadline, a chance or a flight.

What makes it land is the absence of drama. No shark, no storm — just the current, patiently removing whatever stopped paying attention.

Cut like a linoleum print in the tradition of the Taller de Gráfica Popular: black ink, gouged white lines, a single accent colour and no gradients.

For the perpetually early, and as a gentle threat to the perpetually late.

Two versions, one page

Choose Artwork only for the illustration on its own, or With saying to get “Camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente” drawn into the composition in its original language. Same garment either way — pick your version above.

The shirt

• Bella+Canvas 3001 · 100% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton · 4.2 oz/yd² (heather shades include a small amount of polyester)
• Unisex retail fit · side-seamed · pre-shrunk · tear-away label
• Sizes S–3XL · choose your colourway above

Printed on demand, shipped worldwide

Nothing is made until you order it. Your design is printed in the fulfilment centre closest to your address — usually within 2–5 business days — and then shipped. Flat-rate shipping: $7.95 in the US, $12.95 everywhere else. Shipping & returns.

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