KTZ Schema Monk Orthodox Organza Top

Striking KTZ Kokon To Zai sheer black organza top inspired by the Orthodox Schema monk and its distinctive monastic imagery. The Great Schema is the highest degree of Orthodox monasticism, with its associated garments carrying symbolic crosses, inscriptions and imagery connected to Christ, the Passion and monastic devotion. 

The front is printed with a large Russian/Cyrillic schema-inspired graphic, incorporating the repeated phrase “Слова сказаны” (“Words are spoken”) alongside “Моё преступление” (“My crime”), Orthodox-style symbols and KTZ branding. The typography is arranged within a large rectangular framework, closely echoing the graphic structure of an Orthodox monastic schema.

Cut from extremely lightweight, semi-transparent black organza, with a loose oversized body, wide short sleeves and elasticated hem. The sheer fabric gives the heavy religious imagery a particularly striking contrast, allowing it to work as a layering piece over a fitted tee, tank or directly over skin.

KTZ repeatedly drew on Orthodox Christian and monastic imagery, including Cyrillic graphics and monk-like silhouettes, making this a particularly strong example of that visual language. 

Size L
Pit to pit: 54cm
Length: 66cm