BACK - "as it should have been" across the shoulders
PLUS - "Throwing Muses" handwritten on the bottom of the back
🎵 A crazy idea in my head...
I had always had this idea about lyrics handwritten by Kristin Hersh, initially, because I really wanted some lyrics as a tattoo, but I couldn't shake the idea that they needed to be in her beautifully illegible hieroglyphs and it occurred to me that if I wanted this, maybe other people did too. I'm still a little blown away that she actually said yes. So this thing that started as a crazy idea in my head, finally came out into the world... and it really has been a beautiful thing.🖤
✍️ Handwritten by Kristin Hersh for ElRat Designs
These lyrics were handwritten by Kristin Hersh, especially for ElRat Designs, during the Throwing Muses UK tours in 2025. "Finally life..." flows across the front, with "as it should have been" across the shoulders on the back, plus "Throwing Muses" handwritten at the bottom. We have lots more things coming. Keep checking back, or join the mailing list. Every Hersh purchase directly funds Kristin Hersh studio time, helping to keep her in the studio where she belongs.
📏 Music is for everyone, and merch should be too (XS-6XL Available)
At ElRat Designs, I want as many people as possible to be able to support the things they love. That's why we print every size up to 6XL - because every one deserves to wear their art.
🌱 The ElRat Experience
I am not some faceless company, I am a real person. Every print is hand pulled by me, using eco friendly water based ink. You can always speak to me at any point before, during or after your order is complete, and all items come with a money back guarantee. Every order ships in plastic-free packaging, I usually have some extras hanging around - test prints and the like, I love to send you something a little extra in your package. I always want ElRat packages to be a little sliver of light in the chaos, I only send packages, I would love to receive.
⏳Directly Supports Studio Time
Every Hersh item at ElRat Designs is personally approved by The One Kristin Hersh! Money from every single Hersh item sold, is sent directly to Kristin Hersh, to help pay for studio time.
Support the Art you Love🖤
Be the Strange(l)
🖤Product Features - Handwritten by Hersh 2025 ▼
Hand written by Kristin Hersh during the Throwing Muses UK tour 2025
Support Kristin Hersh - Directly funds studio time
Hand screen printed by independent UK artist
Eco-friendly water-based inks
No Stiff flaky prints, our inks cure to a soft finish
Machine wash inside out at 30c
Size inclusive: S-6XL available
Money back guarantee
Direct artist contact (no AI)
Personal customer service at all stages
❓Will it be Gildan or Anthem? ▼
All shirts are Gildan Softstyle, except the following, which are Anthem
6XL all colours
5XL Purple, Teal, Pine Green, Light Blue
4XL Pine Green, Light Blue
3XL Pine Green
You can check the SKU code which is displayed below the size selector on the product page
code beginning GD001 is Gildan
code beginning AM10 is Anthem
All one of a kind state the brand in the product description
If you need a different brand/cut/size please get in touch
👕Gildan Softstyle® Adult Ringspun T-shirt ▼
100% Ring Spun Cotton, 153.0 G/SqM (White 144.0 G/SqM)
Yarn Count 30/1
Made with our soft ring spun cotton and cotton blends
Support Kristin Hersh & her bands with some personally approved merch from ElRat Designs. Every shirt helps fund studio time! in 2024, you sent 67hrs 39m of studio time via ElRat Designs. Hand printed by a strange angel in the UK
✍️Exclusive Handwritten by Kristin Hersh Merch
These lyrics were handwritten by Kristin Hersh, during the UK Throwing Muses tours in 2025. Especially for ElRat Designs to bring you this exclusive merch. We have lots more things coming. Keep checking back, or join the mailing list.
🖤I am a real human and Hersh listener
I listen to a lot of Hersh music, and I feel a connection to that music that it is very difficult to explain. I want to connect Hersh people with real meaningful Hersh merch, and give her and her listeners the merch they deserve, at the same time, helping us all to support her studio time, keeping her in the studio where she belongs, and bringing us more of the music we need.
You can talk to me personally at any stage, before, during, or after your order. If you have any ideas about Hersh things you'd like to see, please feel free to get in touch. Hersh music is my "special interest" and I am always happy to talk to Hersh people about Hersh things, and I will do what I can to bring you the things you need.🎶🎧🖤
✊Hand pulled by the artist
I make art that is human. If you are looking for perfection, ElRat Designs is not for you, but if you are looking for something different, for a place where the human element of art still matters, then step into Planet ElRat, and be welcomed with open arms.
Every item is hand-pulled by the artist using eco-friendly, water-based ink, and shipped in plastic-free packaging.
All items come with a money back guarantee, because I want more than anything for you to be happy.
50 Foot Wave Black Pearl T-Shirt,Handwritten by Kristin Hersh.
Rapid delivery,Quality soft black cotton,Stylish hand written Pearl designs front & back,impeccable customer care,Thankyou ElRat Designs !
Thank you, as always for your support. I really love how this one came out, the 'Black Pearl' in Pearl on Black is so perfectly agreeable, and I'm so happy that you like it. Thank you, El
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William R.
Great design!
I’m very happy with my purchase. It looks great and it’s very comfortable.
I am pleased you like it, yours is the only 1 in that colour in the world right now, apart from my own. Thank you so much for your support! EL
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Paul Gormley
Heaven Lyric T-Shirt Handwritten by Kristin Hersh.
Rapid delivery,Nice soft indigo cotton,Stylish blue designs,front & back,delighted upon receipt,Thankyou ElRat Designs !
Thank you! The pocket prints fill me with anxiety because I always think I'm gonna get it wrong. Happy it turned out pleasingly for you! I love that indigo! El
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Anonymous
Very special person touch
I am so pleased with my t-shirt. From order to delivery everything was very professional and elratdesigns go above and beyond from great communication to very prompt delivery and high quality product. I love the handwritten lyric by Kristen Hersch on my t shirt which is such a niche idea and is very meaningful to me. Looking forward to wearing it at the Throwing Muses gig this week! Thank you so very much 🫶
I'm so happy that you like it! Hersh people are among the nicest people I have ever met, and you all deserve to have your niche recognised with something nice. Thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated. If you see me at one of the shows, come and say hello. El
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Paul Gormley
Start-Throwing Muses font Lyric T-Shirt,handwritten by Kristin Hersh.
Providing a little funding towards studio time for Kristin Hersh solo,Throwing Muses & 50 Foot Wave is a wonderful aspect to consider when buying these Quality T-Shirts.In this case,Carolina blue with stylish violet design.Impeccable customer care,individually wrapped,rapid delivery.Delighted ! Thankyou,ElRat Designs !
Thank you for your kind review, it really means a lot to me. I'm very happy that you like the shirts, Kristin Hersh's heiroglyphs are so pleasing to look at, that violet is nice on the Carolina Blue. El
