Plate N°42 · Bestiary
Hokusai Carp Tee
T-shirt · Katsushika Hokusai, 1831
Plate N°42 from the Bestiary collection: Carp Swimming by Water Weeds, Katsushika Hokusai, 1831, rebuilt as a 45° halftone and printed to order on premium cotton.
Printed to order in the EU. Ships in 2–5 working days, delivered free across the EU.
Details & fit
- Mid-weight premium cotton jersey, unisex regular fit
- Printed direct-to-garment with water-based inks, so the dots sit in the cotton rather than on top of it
- Size up for a relaxed fit. See the size guide
Care
- Wash cold, inside out, with similar colours
- Do not tumble dry; dry flat or hang
- Iron inside out on a low setting, never over the print
Delivery & returns
Every piece is printed to order by our partner workshops in the EU and ships in 2–5 working days. Delivery is free to every EU country.
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind. How returns work.
About the artwork
Carp Swimming by Water Weeds, Katsushika Hokusai, 1831. Colour woodblock print (fan print).
Source: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Open Access (CC0). Rendered for Halftone Club as a 45° halftone.

The plate
Carp Swimming by Water Weeds
Two carp gliding through water weeds, printed for a fan. In Japan the carp that swims upstream is the emblem of perseverance.
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