Like an ancient codex sewn by hand, these shorts summon the golden glory of the Ashanti Empire, each patch a conquered territory in a textile dominion. Designed as a sacred tapestry, the panels, sunburnt, earthen, and weathered, evoke relics unearthed from a forgotten West African shrine.
On the front, a crimson beetle stands guard at the hem like a royal talisman, embroidered with near-ritual precision atop a structure of Italian linen. On the reverse, the beetle, returns this time veiled beneath a utilitarian flap, hidden like a secret of the kingdom meant only for the initiated.
With its elastic waistband and drawstring closure, and its visible stitching reminiscent of a soft armor, this piece is less of a garment and more of an heirloom.
