Step into legend with the Smoking Tiger Tee. Inspired by the old Korean folktale opener “When the Tigers Would Smoke,” this design reimagines the classic minhwa (folk art) tiger with a modern twist—a bold cigar in its mouth, smoke curling in brushstroke style.
The back print features a full vintage-inspired tiger scene, complete with pine, mountains, and the red sun, while the front pocket design carries the magpie on its branch—a traditional pairing in Korean art symbolizing wit, protection, and good fortune.
This tee blends cultural storytelling with cigar lifestyle in true 4 John’s fashion. Burn slow, live bold—just like the legends.
• 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
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