§ 01Product.Ikal · Women's t-shirt
AK · 11 · Ikal01 / 04women's cotton t-shirt featuring Ikal, the Axolotl, by Animal Kinhood
AK · Nº 11 / 36Ikal · San Gregorio Atlapulco, Xochimilco, Ciudad de México

Ikal.

Women's t-shirt

Do you remember the first time something left you staring, unable to move? This women's axolotl t-shirt was born from a moment like that. It carries Ikal, an axolotl facing forward in a red plaid shirt and denim jacket, from my Animal Kinhood series.

Printing
All-over, vibrant and washableAOP DTG · sublimation
Production
Made when you place your orderOn demand · no stock
Shipping
4–10 business days to USA and CanadaEurope 9–25 · United Kingdom 7–10 · Rest of the world 5–17
Warranty
Defective? We reprint itAt no extra cost

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§ 02The 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 meters 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.

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

What the portrait shows

The image is just the axolotl facing forward: pale pink skin, red feathery gills on either side of his head like a crown, and a wide mouth with that upward curve that looks like a calm smile. He wears the red plaid shirt and the well-worn blue denim jacket. I created him looking straight ahead, against a plain background: on a t-shirt it reads at a glance, and the pink of his skin stands out against any color of fabric.

II
CAP · 02 / 02

Xolotl, the one who stayed in the water

After finding him watching, his grandmother told him the story of Xolotl: the one who turned into a water creature to avoid being sacrificed and stayed in the canal forever. Ikal repeats it exactly as it was told to him, without explaining it; he says maybe the axolotls didn't choose to stay, they just didn't fit anywhere else. Wearing his face means carrying that idea with you, unexplained. The rest lives in his story.

Ikal · Read the full biography
§ 04Technical 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
§ 05Flat measurements.A medio pecho · B largo · C manga
TallaA · medio pechoB · largoC · manga
XS41 cm64 cm19 cm
S43,5 cm66 cm19,5 cm
M46 cm68 cm20 cm
L49 cm70 cm20,5 cm
XL52 cm72 cm21 cm
2XL55 cm74 cm21,5 cm
Amedio pecho
Blargo
Cmanga
§ 06More of Ikal.08 objects · same author
§ 07What 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.
  • It depends on two things: which piece it is and where it goes. Posters, the mug, the tote and the backpack ship from Europe: 4-7 business days to Europe, 2-4 to the UK, 2-6 to the USA and Canada, 6-22 to the rest of the world. T-shirts and the sweatshirt are made in the United States, so they take considerably longer to reach Europe: 9-25 business days, 7-10 to the UK, 4-10 to the USA and Canada, 5-17 to the rest of the world. Every figure already includes making the piece, since each one is produced when you order it. You will see the exact date for your shipment at checkout.
  • 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.
  • Check the size guide in each product tab. Measure a t-shirt that fits you well and compare with the length and width measurements. The t-shirts have a regular fit, neither slim nor oversized.
  • AI generates intermediate fragments of the creative process — references, poses and, for wild species, part of the animal's visual base — never the final piece. Yago directs each portrait: researching the species, designing the character, and building the result by hand in Photoshop, layer by layer. The artistic decision is always human.
  • Men's t-shirts range from XS to 5XL. Women's, kids', and youth sizes have specific ranges. Check the size guide on each product page for exact measurements in cm and inches.
  • Wash the t-shirt inside out, machine wash in cold water, and air dry. Avoid the tumble dryer and ironing directly over the print. Following these steps keeps colours vibrant for a long time.
  • Yes. You will receive an email with a tracking number when your order ships from production. If your order ships in multiple packages, you will get a separate tracking number for each one.