Caligari Spiral Tee
As I gazed into the mesmerizing swirl of the spiral, its raw, mysterious power became evident. It wasn't just a mere pattern; it was an experience, an idea, a journey that captured my imagination, leading it into familiar and yet uncharted territories. My profound connection with this motif was amplified in this introspective space, as I found myself captivated by the uncanny atmosphere of this cinematic landmark. This film, with its distorted sets and stark shadows, has one particular scene that strikes at the very heart of the spiral’s enigma—Caesar walks through a doorway, its arches adorned with those haunting spirals. That doorway Caesar walks through—decorated with spirals that seemed to me like atlantian whirlpools, it stood out with an intensity I could never have imagined.
Although "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" is often cited for its visual influence, my belief is that the spiral's significance goes far deeper, transcending mere visual representation. The scene, despite its antiquity, struck me as brutal, especially under such conscious modification. The spirals haunted the scene; they framed it, and once you notice them, they manifest in so many more realms of filmic horror—almost as if they are a subliminal message sent from the abyss to mankind.
-THE CALIGARI SPIRAL: A DXM DESCENT INTO THE ABYSS
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
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!
• Traceability:
- Knitting—Honduras, the Dominican Republic
- Dyeing—Honduras, the Dominican Republic
- Manufacturing—Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti, El Salvador, or the Dominican Republic
• Contains 0% recycled polyester
• Contains 0% dangerous substances