What I Keep T-shirt pairs a Japanese dragon guarding a precious jewel with Seven Treasures Sashiko – a piece about what we value, protect, and keep close.
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What I Keep T-shirt features a Japanese dragon guarding a precious jewel, paired with hand-stitched Seven Treasures – Shippō Tsunagi (七宝繋ぎ) Sashiko. The pattern symbolizes harmony, enduring connections, and the things we treasure over time. A piece about what we carry quietly, protect fiercely, and choose to keep close.
Part of the My Inner Dragon series.
A curated selection of our one-of-a-kind upcycled denim apparel, hand-stitched sashiko creations, and DIY craft kits. Thoughtfully made in Portland, Oregon, with a focus on sustainability, craftsmanship, and giving textiles a second life.
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My Inner Dragon is a series about what lives beneath the surface: the things we protect, the battles we keep to ourselves, and the quiet strength that stays with us.
Not every dragon needs to roar.
