Achaemenid Winged Guardians T-Shirt

A mythic pair of Achaemenid winged guardians, drawn from the reliefs of Persepolis, reimagined as modern line art for everyday wear.

This design comes from one of the most iconic visual traditions of ancient Iran.
Across the chest you’ll see a mirrored pair of Achaemenid winged guardians figures inspired by the ceremonial creatures carved into the stairways and halls of Persepolis, the heart of the Achaemenid Empire.

In Iranian mythology, guardian beings like these symbolized protection, kingship, and cosmic order. Their wings, posture, and symmetry echo the ancient belief that the world was held together by balance and divine oversight. On the original palace walls, they stood watch over kings and visitors; here, they’ve been transformed into a crisp, modern line-art emblem.

$28.00

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  • Solid colors are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
  • Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
  • Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
  • Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
  • Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
  • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
  • Pre-shrunk fabric
  • 30 singles
  • Side-seamed construction
  • Tear-away label
  • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
  • Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
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