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This re-made sweatshirt gives a second life to a true 60s art textile. The front panel comes from an original Harwood Steiger “Avian” print, a hand screen-printed cotton designed and produced in Tubac, Arizona, where Steiger and his wife Sophie ran one of the Southwest’s most influential midcentury studios. Steiger is beloved for his bold desert-modern geometry and for treating fabric like fine art, carving his own screens and mixing pigments that aged into the richest matte blues. Each print was pulled by hand, so no two panels land exactly the same, and the slight shifts in color and registration are part of the studio’s signature charm.

“Avian” is one of Steiger’s most recognizable designs, fusing stylized birds with modular geometric blocks for a midcentury meets aviary look. The cobalt colorway is especially sought-after. Here, the textile is given new life through reverse appliqué: the vintage Steiger cotton is set behind a framed opening cut into the sweatshirt, then secured with visible top-stitching for a clean, graphic finish. It’s a one-of-one nod to midcentury craft, made fully wearable.

Era: Base sweatshirt: 90s, panel fabric: 60s
Designer/Brand: Re-made by Vangie using a vintage Harwood Steiger screen-printed textile
Origin: Panel originally hand-printed in Tubac, Arizona; sweatshirt tag info not visible
Design: Heather grey crewneck with reverse-appliquéd Harwood Steiger “Avian” panel featuring cobalt geometric bird motifs
Material/Construction: Cotton blend crewneck, double-stitch construction, hand screen-printed 60s cotton panel, reverse appliqué with machine top-stitching
Condition: Excellent re-made condition with vintage softness throughout
Size & Fit: Fits like a modern XL with a relaxed silhouette. Chest: 23 in, Length: 26 in, Shoulder: 21 in, Sleeve: 22 in

Each re-made piece has lived a life before finding its way to us, some may show gentle signs of wear that add to its story and character. We re-make items that come to us needing some extra love, and use various techniques including embroidered appliqué, screen-printing, and more to handle defects such as permanent stains or holes. All measurements are taken flat unless otherwise noted. While we include an estimated modern size for reference, we recommend reviewing the listed measurements for your best fit.