Ink on skin on mesh. The Tatu Top wears its meaning the way a body wears a tattoo — fully, without apology. Buddhist calligraphy covers every surface, sleeve to collar, the text reading:
Long before memory, the light already was. Not awakened, but always present. Namu — the soul returning to what it never left.
Turn around, and the back reveals a full dragon illustration by artist Naima — coiled, ancient, unhurried. Sacred text on one side, mythic form on the other. Together they make a garment that feels less worn than inhabited.
Cut from a stretchy nylon-spandex mesh that moves with the body, the sheer fabric makes the print feel immediate — close to the skin, close to the surface. A wide raw-edge neckline opens the shoulders and keeps things from tipping into precious. Wear it alone as the statement it is, or layer beneath something open to let the text and image speak through.
- Nylon / spandex mesh
- Sheer, stretchy fit
- All-over Tatu Buddhist calligraphy print
- Dragon illustration by Naima on back
- Wide raw-edge neckline
- Long sleeves
- Raw edge hem
- Wear alone or as a layering piece
*Model is 181cm, wearing a size S.
|
AUS Sizing |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
XXXL |
|
Bust Circumference |
74 |
81.5 |
89 |
96.5 |
104 |
111.5 |
|
Hip Circumference |
87 |
94.5 |
102 |
109.5 |
117 |
124.5 |
|
Length from Shoulder |
63 |
64.5 |
66 |
67.5 |
69 |
70.5 |
|
Shoulder Width |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
|
Sleeve Length |
62 |
63 |
64 |
65 |
66 |
67 |
|
Sleeve Width |
29 |
31 |
33 |
35 |
37 |
39 |
*Measurements in CM.
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- Full-price items only: Eligible for return, store credit, or exchange within 10 days of delivery. (Sale items are final sale, and not accepted for return or exchange).
- Condition requirements: Returned items must be unworn, unwashed, unaltered, undamaged, with original swing tags and packaging intact.
- Items received with a flaw or fault are always eligible for return under Australian Consumer Law.
- Refund method: Refunds are processed to your original payment method and exclude shipping costs.
- Return instructions: You’ll need to provide a tracking number when submitting the return and you’re responsible for the item until it’s received at the boutique.
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Pinarra, WA 6208
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