A sock is a small object with a precise job. The wardrobe stays monochrome. The illustration sits only at the ankle. 3% of the surface does all the work. Not an accessory for contrast. Part of the architecture of clothing.

For people whose eye is already trained on form and colour. Who know that 'less' is not a shortage but a decision. Often they work in visual fields: design, architecture, illustration, books. Not necessarily. The thing that matters is noticing.

Knitted in Portugal, at a mill in the country's traditional sock region. Every illustration is drawn by hand.

They do. Especially for someone whose wardrobe is already settled and who doesn't need another thing. Something they wouldn't pick for themselves but would be glad to wear every day.

If you haven't worn the socks and haven't broken the protective seal on the pair, you can return your order within 14 days. Return shipping varies by country and is deducted from the refund. Reach us via the contact form and we'll send instructions.

If you've already tried them on, we cannot take them back, for hygiene reasons and in line with European law.

In the EU, online returns are governed by Directive 2011/83/EU, which gives the buyer 14 days to withdraw from a purchase. There are exceptions. For example, items not suitable for return on hygiene grounds once their packaging has been opened. Socks (like underwear) fall into this category: after a try-on or skin contact, they no longer count as 'new' and cannot be returned. This is set out in Article 16(e) of the directive: 'sealed goods which are not suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons and were unsealed after delivery'.

Full details — refund policy.

Each illustration is made for Limono. Every motif is its own piece of work. No stock, no templates.

Yes. Sizes are letters and numbers, no 'men's / women's'. What to wear is up to you.

A single pair comes in a soft zip pouch, 19.5 × 14 cm. A set of three pairs comes in a rigid slide-out box, 22.5 × 10.5 × 4 cm.