Totem · Organic Cotton Wearable Art T-Shirt

Totem · Organic Cotton Wearable Art T-Shirt

This page relates specifically to Totem, presented as an organic cotton T-shirt within Carolyn Hammond’s 2026 Wearable Art Collection.

Totem carries the feeling of a signal recognised rather than explained.

Set against black organic cotton, the artwork brings a bold, emblematic presence into the collection — graphic, self-contained and quietly commanding. Its form holds strength through simplicity: clear in shape, steady in rhythm and direct without becoming loud.

There is something almost instinctive in the design. It does not ask to be decoded. It sits closer to a mark of identity — a visual signal for those drawn to pieces that feel strong, grounded and immediately their own.

Created from original Carolyn Hammond artwork, Totem is made for those who prefer clarity with edge. It is wearable art with a clean, graphic force: distinctive, recognisable and easy to return to.

The main artwork appears on the back, while ART FIRST sits on the front as a quieter counterpoint — a simple statement that anchors the piece without competing with its main presence.

The base design remains as shown. What makes each piece individual is the addition of an artist-created bespoke sleeve element, designed in keeping with the mood, palette and visual language of Totem.

Part of the 2026 Wearable Art Collection, Totem sits within an evolving capsule of original artworks made wearable — each piece carrying its own mood, presence and visual language.

Garment & Materials

Each Totem T-shirt is made to order using a carefully selected organic cotton garment chosen for comfort, durability and considered sourcing.

Made from 100% organic ring-spun cotton, this is a high-quality, comfortable unisex T-shirt suitable for everyday wear.

• 100% organic ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.3 oz./yd.² / 180 g/m²
• Single jersey
• Regular fit
• Set-in sleeves
• 1 × 1 rib at collar
• Wide double-needle topstitch on the sleeves and bottom hems
• Self-fabric neck tape inside the back of the neck
• Fabric certified for organic cotton content under GOTS and OCS
• OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified
• PETA-Approved Vegan
• Black colourway
• Available in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL

The sizes correspond to a smaller size in the US market, so US customers should order a size up.

Full sizing and care information is provided below.

Bespoke Sleeve Elements & Production

Each Totem T-shirt is created to order.

The main artwork appears as shown in the gallery images. The piece is finished with ART FIRST on the front — a pared-back detail that sits in quiet contrast to the stronger back design.

After your order is placed, Carolyn creates a small bespoke sleeve element for your T-shirt. This detail is artist-created rather than customer-selected, and is designed in keeping with the mood, palette and visual language of Totem.

The final sleeve element will be revealed when your T-shirt arrives, making each piece quietly unique without altering the core design.

Please allow 2–4 weeks for production and delivery.

Because each piece is made specifically for you and includes bespoke sleeve elements, it is non-returnable unless faulty. Your statutory rights are not affected.

Creating on demand — rather than in bulk — helps reduce overproduction. Thank you for making a mindful choice.

Care Instructions

To help preserve your wearable art piece, machine wash cold, inside-out, on a gentle cycle with mild detergent and similar colours.

Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary. Do not use fabric softeners.

Tumble dry low, or hang dry for longest life.

Cool iron inside-out if needed, but do not iron directly over the decoration.

Do not dry clean.

Collection Notes

Totem belongs to Carolyn Hammond’s 2026 Wearable Art Collection — a capsule of original artworks translated into organic cotton T-shirts for the summer season.

Each piece in the collection is created as wearable art rather than mass-produced merchandise: considered, individual and made with care.

Compliance Information

This product is made especially for you once your order is placed. Making products on demand rather than in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making a thoughtful purchasing decision.

Age restrictions: For adults.

EU Warranty: 2 years.

Other compliance information: Meets EU REACH requirements.

In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), this product is supplied with relevant product safety and compliance information. For product safety-related enquiries, please contact Carolyn Hammond Art using the contact details provided on this website.

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!