Dragon Lotus Poly Shorts | 18th Century Qing Dynasty Inspired | Unisex

Inspired by 18th century Qing Dynasty Chinese textile art — the dragon and lotus reimagined as symbols of power, transformation, and beauty. Researched and reimagined through modern graphic design by Melodia, an independent artist based in Boulder, CO.

FIT & FABRIC
• 75% recycled polyester, 25% elastane
• Fabric weight: 6.64 oz./yd.² (225 g/m²)
• Four-way stretch with an elastic waistband
• Relaxed unisex fit, hand-sewn in-house

WHY POLY
This poly-blend piece trades cotton's natural feel for four-way stretch, UPF 50+ sun protection, and a smooth, lightweight microfiber hand — built for movement, for anyone who wants a little more give in their wearable art.

VERSATILITY
Yoga, studio, beach, street, slow mornings, everywhere in between. The shorts that go anywhere and always look like you meant it.

Prefer natural fiber? This same design is also available in cotton: etsy.com/listing/4514791824

─────────────────────────────────
✦ ABOUT MELODIA GALLERY

Every piece here comes from the same place: the hand and imagination of Melodia, an independent artist based in Boulder, CO. Original works are painted by hand in oil and tempera; graphic designs — vintage and historically-inspired — are personally researched, vectorized, and reimagined by Melodia. Nothing here is sourced, stock, or generic.

✦ ALSO FROM MELODIA
Namaste Home (candles, wellness & wearable art): etsy.com/shop/NamasteHomeTM
Camouflage UFO (wearable art): etsy.com/shop/CamouflageUFO
Melodia Gallery on Etsy (original paintings & canvas prints): etsy.com/shop/MelodiaGallery
─────────────────────────────────

Size guide