Soulmates T-shirt

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Soulmates T-shirt

£34.44 GBP

Color : Ivory

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This T-shirt features Albina Kolesnichenko’s "Soulmates" illustration: a couple in traditional Ukrainian attire, captured in a tender moment. They are characters from the enchanting world of vertep, a Ukrainian Christmas puppet theater that originates from the 16th century.

Imagine a small wooden stage, adorned with intricately crafted puppets. The upper level depicts the nativity scene, with angels and the newborn King. Below, on the earthly realm where our "Soulmates" reside, vibrant scenes from Ukrainian life unfold, featuring Cossacks, merchants, and noblemen — all interwoven into the rich tapestry of the everyday.

Features

• Designed in Kyiv
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras

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This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Size guide

SIZE	WIDTH	LENGTH	SLEEVE CENTER BACK
S	46.4 cm / 18 ¼ in	67.6 cm / 26 ⅝ in	41.3 cm / 16 ¼ in
M	51.4 cm / 20 ¼	71.1 cm / 28 in	45 cm / 17 ¾ in
L	55.9 cm / 22 in	74.6 cm / 29 ⅜ in	48.3 cm / 19 in
XL	61 cm / 24 in	78.1 cm / 30 ¾ in	52 cm / 20 ½ in
2XL	66 cm / 26 in	80.3 cm / 31 ⅝ in	55.3 cm / 21 ¾ in
3XL	70.5 cm / 27 ¾ in	82.6 cm / 32 ½ in	59 cm / 23 ¼ in
4XL	75.6 cm / 29 ¾ in	85 cm / 33 ½ in	62.6 cm / 24 ⅝ in

Story behind the illustration

Vertep, a Ukrainian puppet theater tradition since the 16th century, depicts the Nativity scene with puppets on a two-story stage. Uniquely, it includes secular characters like Cossacks and merchants on the lower level, engaging in humorous dialogue and social commentary.

Originally performed solely with puppets, the tradition evolved to include human actors, blending storytelling, music, and drama. Inspired by Western mystery plays and infused with Ukrainian folk traditions, the Vertep remains a vibrant part of Ukraine's cultural heritage.