In Book V of Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus is held for years on the beautiful island of Ogygia by Calypso, the immortal nymph who wishes him to remain with her forever. Although she offers him comfort, safety, and even eternal life, Odysseus cannot abandon his deepest desire: to return home to Ithaca, his wife Penelope, and his son Telemachus.
Recognizing the strength of his longing, Calypso eventually helps Odysseus prepare for his departure. She provides him with supplies and support as he builds his raft and begins his journey once again across the seas.
This design captures one of the most powerful emotional moments of the Odyssey, Odysseus standing beside Calypso, looking beyond the horizon toward the distant home he has never stopped seeking. The phrase "Longing for Ithaca" represents the universal human desire for belonging, connection, and the place we call home.
Printed on a soft Carolina blue classic unisex cotton T-shirt, this piece evokes the colors of the sea and sky and is perfect for lovers of Greek mythology, Homer's epics, classical literature, and timeless stories of journeys and perseverance.
- 100% cotton
- Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
- Open-end yarn
- Tubular fabric
- Taped neck and shoulders
- Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
- Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
- Made to order just for you!
- No returns, non-refundable
- Please measure yourself to make sure you order the right size
- Designed in Greece
- Produced and shipped from the European Union
The sizes correspond to a smaller size in the US market, so US customers should order a size up.
Product colors may differ from the pictures. The digital representation may alter the coloring of the product depending on your viewing screen.
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Size guide
| LENGTH (cm) | WIDTH (cm) | SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) | |
| S | 71.1 | 45.7 | 39.7 |
| M | 73.7 | 50.8 | 43.2 |
| L | 76.2 | 55.9 | 47 |
| XL | 78.7 | 61 | 50.8 |
| 2XL | 81.3 | 66 | 54.6 |
| 3XL | 83.8 | 71.1 | 58 |
• Traceability:
- Knitting—Honduras, the Dominican Republic
- Dyeing—Honduras, the Dominican Republic
- Manufacturing—Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti, El Salvador, or the Dominican Republic
• Contains 0% recycled polyester
• Contains 0% dangerous substances
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), L'Athénienne ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at lathenienne@gmail.com or write to us Dion, Areopagitou 3.