The Guardian Lion Crewneck Sweatshirt features a large Japanese tattoo-inspired back print centred around a komainu guardian lion head with a snake coiled through the composition. Rendered as a one-colour white print, the artwork has a clean, high-contrast look that keeps the design bold, sharp and easy to wear.
The komainu head gives the piece its protective, mythological presence, drawing from the guardian lion figures often seen in Japanese shrine imagery. Around it, the coiled snake adds movement and tension, wrapping through the design while the surrounding Irezumi-inspired detail gives the artwork depth and flow. The single-colour treatment strips the piece back, letting the linework, shape and composition carry the impact.
Printed large across the back, the artwork is scaled up to a maximum size of 32 × 50cm for strong visual presence and clear detail. The front is kept minimal with a small left-chest Dsign Crtel monogram embroidery, balancing subtle branding with the statement back print.
A guardian lion crewneck sweatshirt designed as wearable artwork, blending Japanese-inspired symbolism with bold monochrome streetwear styling.
- Relaxed fit
- Mid-weight 320 GSM cotton-blend fleece
- 80% cotton, 20% recycled polyester CVC fleece
- Smooth cotton-facing outer fleece
- Pullover crewneck construction
- Drop-shoulder silhouette
- Ribbed neckline and sleeve cuffs
- Pre-shrunk to help minimise shrinkage
Wash inside out on a cool cycle and avoid tumble drying where possible to help preserve the print and fabric finish.
This product is dispatched from the UK. International orders may be subject to local VAT, import duties, or customs fees when they arrive in your delivery country. These charges are set by your local customs authority and are the responsibility of the customer.
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