Bring collegiate bite to your stitching with this Columbia Lions 1997 to 2006 design, centred on a roaring lion with raised paws and visible claws. The dark blue, light blue and white palette gives it that classic university-mascot look, while the open mouth, teeth and scratch marks make it feel properly aggressive rather than polite. It is a strong pick for Columbia supporters, alumni and anyone building out college-themed embroidery with a more hard-edged emblem.
Because this is a dense, heavily stitched design, it suits sturdier fabrics that can carry a bold mascot well, such as varsity jackets, heavyweight hoodies, rugby shirts, canvas totes and equipment bags. The three-colour build keeps the look clean and readable from a distance, with the mane, paws and claw details still standing out up close. If you want a lion insignia that looks assertive on the garment instead of getting lost in it, this one has the weight and contrast to do that.
