"Desert Sun" Bandana

In considering his design for our Cactus Collection, Michael fondly reminisced on road trips with his wife and family through various deserts throughout the Southwestern U.S. Whether it was SoCal's Anza Borrego, New Mexico's Chihuahuan, or the Sand Dunes of Colorado, memories of the sun-bleached landscapes, kitschy road signs, and the array of different cactus species coalesced to form the inspiration for "Desert Sun." Michael explained that he sought to create a sort of "visual map" with the design, like one might use to find their way out of the desert.

The central tiger looms large, like the sun beating down on a lost explorer, while the cacti serve as roadside landmarks, guiding the journey. Lastly, the butterflies serve as a bright beacon of hope, renewal, and the transformative power of the desert. Like the landscape that inspired it, Michael chose the colors of his design to appear worn and faded by the sign, yet eye-catching like a road sign on a desert highway. Each element fits seamlessly into a design that feels like much of Michael's work -- entirely original, while simultaneously familiar - like it's always been there, just waiting to be discovered.

100% Organic Cotton, GOTS Certified and sustainably sourced in India from Chetna Organic, pre-washed for an extra soft feel

Printed, Cut, Sewn, and Packaged by hand at a Fair Trade Certified facility in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Please note that there may be slight sizing and color variations from product to product.

Standard 21 x 21 inch bandana. Machine wash cold with like colors, line or tumble dry, warm iron, do not bleach