The royal Castilian banner that Columbus carried on his second voyage to the Caribbean in 1493, whose arrival at the island the Taíno marked the first European contact with Puerto Rico which set in motion four centuries of Spanish colonial history.
Christopher Columbus Captain's Ensign of 1493 — the royal standard carried by Columbus on his second voyage, when his fleet of seventeen ships made landfall on the island the Taíno called Boriquén on November 19, 1493, claiming it for the Spanish Crown under the name San Juan Bautista. Columbus encountered a Taíno civilization of sophisticated agriculture, seafaring, and ceremonial life — a people who had inhabited the island for centuries and whose name for their homeland, Borikén, Puerto Ricans still carry proudly as Boricua today. That moment of contact set in motion an irreversible transformation — of the island, of its people, and ultimately of the Spanish sailors and settlers who would find themselves changed by the Caribbean world they thought they were conquering. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Boriquén landfall and Christopher Columbus 1493 Puerto Rican 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 historical flags of Puerto Rica. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the proud history of Puerto Rico.
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
