Shield Mantis tee

The Armored Monk of the Garden

The Shield Mantis has poise, protects. Clad in vivid green and crowned with a natural cuirass, she is equal parts guardian and strategist. Her stillness speaks louder than most creatures’ fury, and when she moves—it’s with purpose.

This shirt channels her energy: calm under pressure, bold under threat, and grounded in ancient instinct. A tribute to the quiet strength that watches, waits, and strikes with grace.

Marked with the BOTANICAL GALLERY CAFE insignia above her watchful stance.

• 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

Disclaimers: 
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.

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!

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