History / Inspiration
In various spiritual traditions, mandalas are used for focusing attention, as a spiritual teaching tool, for establishing a sacred space, and to aid meditation. Its symbolic nature can help one, "access progressively deeper levels of the unconscious, ultimately assisting the meditator to experience a sense of oneness with the cosmos" In common use, mandala has become a generic term for any plan, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically, a microcosm of the Universe from the human perspective. This Mandala lets you express your oneness with the oaklandish universe. This colorful mind-bending design will mesmerize and dazzle your friends, while leaving your enemies incapable of anything except a grudging respect. The Mandala shirt is a beautiful outer cover for your already beautiful immortal soul.
About the designer
This product is designed by Oaklandish. Everyone we work with is involved in creating artwork, choosing colors, or selecting fabrics. It's a detailed process that doesn't end until all the shirts are folded and ready to represent Oakland.
