The ancient Semitic people whose Aramaic-speaking Christian communities preserved the language of Christ himself, and whose survival through genocide and displacement is a testament to an identity older than the Ottoman world that surrounded them.
Assyrians — the Syriac-speaking Christian communities of southeastern Turkey, heirs to one of the ancient world's great civilizations and guardians of a living Aramaic tradition that stretches back to the earliest centuries of Christianity. Their monasteries — Mor Gabriel, founded in 397 AD, still active today — are among the world's oldest continuously inhabited Christian institutions. The Seyfo genocide of 1914-1918 devastated their communities alongside Armenians and Greeks, scattering survivors across Syria, Iraq, Europe, and beyond. Yet in Tur Abdin and in diaspora, Assyrian identity endures — in liturgy, in language, and in the memory of a homeland carved into the limestone hills of ancient Mesopotamia. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Tur Abdin monastery and Turkish Assyrian Syriac heritage legacy with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive sweatshirts that carry flags of ethnic groups in Turkey. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse population in Turkey.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality sweatshirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more things to know about this sweatshirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history milestones and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Unisex regular fit, sturdy and warm, pre-shrunk soft-feel fabric • Double-needle stitched spandex collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
