§ 01 Product. Ikal · Kids t-shirt · 39,00 €
AK · 07 · Ikal 01 / 04 kids' graphic tee featuring Ikal, the Axolotl, by Animal Kinhood
AK · Nº 7 / 19 Ikal · San Gregorio Atlapulco, Xochimilco, Ciudad de México

Ikal.

Kids t-shirt

This kids' axolotl t-shirt carries Ikal: an axolotl facing forward, pale pink, with red gills like feathers on either side of his head and a wide mouth that looks like it's smiling. He wears a red plaid shirt and a denim jacket, and he's a character from my Animal Kinhood series.

Printing
All-over, vibrant and washableAOP DTG · sublimation
Production
Cut and sewn in 3–7 daysOn demand · no stock
Shipping
Worldwide with trackingUSA / Latvia
Warranty
Defective? We reprint itAt no extra cost
39,00 € Tax included · white-label
Size · pick yours Size guide →
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§ 02 The real species. Ambystoma mexicanum · Axolotl
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) in the wild
The real species

Axolotl.

Ambystoma mexicanum

Working the chinampa means caring for the water where the last axolotl lives.

Endemic exclusively to the canals and chinampas of the Xochimilco lake system, in Mexico City, at 2,240 metres of altitude. It inhabits the muddy beds of cold fresh water (between 6 and 20 °C), among aquatic vegetation such as ahuejote and water lily, in low-current zones. Its historic habitat also included the now-extinct lakes of Chalco and Texcoco.

§ 03 The story behind the portrait. 3 min · 02 chapters
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CAP · 01 / 02

An axolotl that looks like it's smiling

The axolotl is one of the friendliest-looking animals there is: its mouth curves upward, as if it were always in a good mood. Ikal has pale pink skin and red, feathery gills sticking out on either side of his head like a crown. I created him facing forward against a plain background: that way the drawing shows up big and clear on the t-shirt, and it's easy to spot from a distance, in the schoolyard or at the park.

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CAP · 02 / 02

A real water creature

The axolotl really exists, and it's one of the most curious animals in the world: if it loses a leg, it grows back. It lives only in one corner of water in Mexico City, and every year there are fewer of them, which is why there are people like Ikal who look after them. He's a good character to get to know: he shows that small things — counting, caring, coming back every morning — matter too. You can read who Ikal is and where he lives in his biography.

Ikal · Read the full biography
§ 04 Technical specs. Category · pod
Material & composition
100% poliéster (impreso, cortado y cosido · all-over)
Production
Print provider: PrintfulProduction method: DTGProduction time: 2–7 business days
Care & maintenance
Lavar a máquina del revés en agua fría. No usar lejía. Secar a baja temperatura.
Shipping & timing
Shipping category: apparel_aop
§ 05 Flat measurements. A medio pecho · B largo · C manga
TallaA · medio pechoB · largoC · manga
2T 31 cm42 cm13 cm
3T 33 cm44 cm14 cm
4T 35 cm46 cm15 cm
5T 37 cm49 cm16 cm
6T 39 cm52 cm17 cm
Amedio pecho
Blargo
Cmanga
§ 06 More of Ikal. 08 objects · same author
§ 07 What people ask. 08 · about POD
  • Each product is made to order when you place your purchase. There is no pre-made stock or overproduction. A specialised production partner prints, cuts, and prepares it specifically for you.
  • Production normally takes 2-5 business days. Shipping adds 3 to 20 days depending on destination. Most orders arrive within 1-3 weeks total. Exact times depend on the production facility and your location.
  • Contact us at mail@yagopartal.com with your order number and clear photos of the damage (include packaging). We will review your case and offer a solution as soon as possible, either replacement or refund.
  • No. No animals participate in or are harmed during the process. The portraits are created combining photography, illustration, and artificial intelligence. They are fictional characters representing real species with respect and dignity.
  • On-demand production eliminates surplus stock and overproduction. Each product is manufactured only when someone orders it, drastically reducing material waste and the footprint of unsold inventory.
  • Since products are made on demand, different items may be manufactured at different facilities. Posters, mugs, and backpacks are often shipped separately. Each package has its own tracking number.
  • Yes. We accept custom commissions of all kinds: pet portraits, corporate projects, and artistic collaborations. Visit the Custom Projects section in the footer for details and contact.
  • Animal Kinhood is a series of anthropomorphic animal portraits created by Yago Partal. Each portrait features a real species dressed in clothing that reflects its personality, blending photography, illustration, and artificial intelligence.