MIR08 TOPHAT CAT T-Shirt
$26.00
MIR T-Shirt featuring Russian Criminal Tattoo designs.
***COLORS: BLACK, WHITE, SILVER/GREY, OLIVE DRAB
***CREW OR V-NECK
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ABOUT THE DESIGN:
The cat has been a symbol in Russian criminal tattoo culture since the beginning, partly because the cat abides by it's own rules. There are many variations of the cat tattoo. The cat symbolizes a thief that is good at what he does. This tattoo can show a man's or woman's connection with the criminal world. The word CAT or "KOT" (in Russian)is an acronym as are many other normal words that are tattooed. KOT stands for "Korenoi Obitatel' Tyurmi" or "Native occupant of Jail" as in Jail is my second home.
This Particular cat tattoo was one of the most popular ones during the 1950's and 60's.
Each T-shirt also has the "MIR"logo on the back. "MIR" is the Russian word for "peace", but in the criminal world it's an acronym that stands for "Menya Ispravit Rastrel" which translates roughly to "Execution will Reform Me".
Silk Screen Printed on a 100% Ring-Spun Cotton, fitted style, original MIR T-shirts that are closest in similarity to the American Apparel 2001 Fine Jersey T-Shirt. You may use their size chart here: http://www.American Apparel Size Chart.com
You can create your own Russian Criminal Tattoo shirt. For info contact me HERE



