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I Was One Away T-Shirt in Blossom - knotted tee flat lay on a green mahjong mat with tiles, printed with a pink flamingo standing on one leg and holding a mahjong tile, with the words I WAS ONE AWAY.

I Was One Away T-Shirt

Blossom / S
$34.95 $39.95
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I Was One Away T-Shirt in Blossom - knotted tee flat lay on a green mahjong mat with tiles, printed with a pink flamingo standing on one leg and holding a mahjong tile, with the words I WAS ONE AWAY.
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  • I Was One Away T-Shirt in Blossom - knotted tee flat lay on a green mahjong mat with tiles, printed with a pink flamingo standing on one leg and holding a mahjong tile, with the words I WAS ONE AWAY.
  • I Was One Away T-Shirt in Ivory - knotted tee flat lay on a green mahjong mat with tiles, printed with a pink flamingo standing on one leg and holding a mahjong tile, with the words I WAS ONE AWAY.
  • I Was One Away T-Shirt in Blue Jean - knotted tee flat lay on a green mahjong mat with tiles, printed with a pink flamingo standing on one leg and holding a mahjong tile, with the words I WAS ONE AWAY.
  • I Was One Away T-Shirt in White - knotted tee flat lay on a green mahjong mat with tiles, printed with a pink flamingo standing on one leg and holding a mahjong tile, with the words I WAS ONE AWAY.
  • I Was One Away T-Shirt in Violet - knotted tee flat lay on a green mahjong mat with tiles, printed with a pink flamingo standing on one leg and holding a mahjong tile, with the words I WAS ONE AWAY.
  • I Was One Away T-Shirt in Ivory - worn by a model outdoors, printed with a pink flamingo standing on one leg and holding a mahjong tile, with the words I WAS ONE AWAY.
  • Size chart - Comfort Colors 1717 t-shirt measurements.
I Was One Away T-Shirt

I Was One Away T-Shirt

$34.95 $39.95
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Description

I was one away. 🀄

Every mahjong player knows the feeling — and so does this flamingo. Standing on one leg, winning tile held high, this I Was One Away design pairs the flamingo's famous one-legged stance with the most relatable sentence in mahjong, set in deep pink retro serif letters. So close you could taste it, in shirt form.

With its playful retro style, this one's made for game night, mahjong club meetups, and every table where someone is forever one tile short of glory. Funny because it's true — and instantly understood by anyone who plays.

The details:
🀄 Exclusive "I Was One Away" design — a pink flamingo on one leg, holding its mahjong tile
👕 Comfort Colors® 1717, 100% ring-spun cotton, 6.1 oz of pure comfort
🎨 Garment-dyed for a soft, vintage, already-loved feel
📏 Relaxed unisex fit, true to size; size up for an oversized look
🖨️ High-quality print designed to hold up wash after wash

The perfect gift for: your Mahj night bestie, the player who is forever one tile away, the flamingo lover at the table, and anyone whose game night is sacred.

Shipping: Free U.S. shipping on orders over $60.

P.S. Take $5 off any 2+ tees with code YOUR2PACK at checkout, one for you, one for your Mahj partner.
Care Instructions

HOW TO KEEP YOUR NEW FAVORITE LOOKING FRESH

• Turn the shirt inside out before washing to help protect the printed design.
• Machine wash cold with similar colours.
• Use a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
• Because this shirt is garment-dyed, some pigment may release during the first wash. Wash it separately or with similar colours.
• Hang drying is best. If using a dryer, tumble dry on low heat.
• Remove promptly from the dryer to help prevent wrinkles.
• If ironing is necessary, turn the shirt inside out and use low heat. Do not iron directly over the design.
• Do not dry clean.

A little care goes a long way—follow these steps to keep your shirt soft, comfortable and ready for whatever you’re into next.
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