THREE OF WATER CALTROP TEE

This limited-edition T-shirt features one of our favorite artworks from our Vegetables of China series: the sinister-looking water caltrop (lingjiao 菱角).

This aquatic vegetable has a mildly sweet starchy white center, but its soot-black peel and curved horns give it a definite hardcore vibe, which explains its other names: buffalo nut, bat nut, and devil pod.

A single water caltrop on its own is plenty intimidating, but when we arranged it kaleidoscopically in a group of three, the cryptic possibilities multiplied. Some see an uncanny similarity to the international radioactive hazard sign. Others are reminded of an alien mask. Which leaves only one question about water caltrop: Why does it have to go so hard?

T-shirt details
• Side-seamed construction, shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Pre-shrunk to maintain size and shape, wash after wash
• 100% combed ringspun cotton

Printed in the US.
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!

Allow 10-12 business days for US orders, a while longer for international.

Sizing
Unisex retail fit.

Care
Machine wash cold, tumble dry. For longest lifespan, wash inside out and hang dry.

Returns
Unworn shirts without visible wear or tear can be returned within 14 days of delivery without exception. We can't afford to pay for return shipping (we're a Chinese food magazine, give us a break) but if you buy a replacement, outbound delivery is on us.

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