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 as cotton shorts in this shop — search "Dragon Lotus Cotton Shorts."
✦ ABOUT MELODIA GALLERY — Original art by Melodia, an independent artist based in Boulder, CO working in oil, tempera, and digitally reimagined vintage motifs. Every design is one of a kind.
✦ ALSO FROM MELODIA → Namaste Home (candles, wellness & wearable art): namastehomeproducts.com
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 as cotton shorts in this shop — search "Dragon Lotus Cotton Shorts."
✦ ABOUT MELODIA GALLERY — Original art by Melodia, an independent artist based in Boulder, CO working in oil, tempera, and digitally reimagined vintage motifs. Every design is one of a kind.
✦ ALSO FROM MELODIA → Namaste Home (candles, wellness & wearable art): namastehomeproducts.com
Size guide
| WAIST (inches) | HIPS (inches) | |
| XS | 25 ¼ | 35 ⅜ |
| S | 26 ¾ | 37 |
| M | 28 ⅜ | 38 ⅝ |
| L | 31 ½ | 41 ¾ |
| XL | 34 ⅝ | 44 ⅞ |
| 2XL | 37 ¾ | 48 |
| 3XL | 41 | 51 ⅛ |
| WAIST (cm) | HIPS (cm) | |
| XS | 64 | 90 |
| S | 68 | 94 |
| M | 72 | 98 |
| L | 80 | 106 |
| XL | 88 | 114 |
| 2XL | 96 | 122 |
| 3XL | 104 | 130 |