The Ethiopian people whose Kafficho nation gave the world its most consumed beverage — the word "coffee" itself derived from their Kaffa homeland — whose ancient forest kingdom preserved wild Arabica coffee biodiversity that UNESCO recognized as a World Heritage site.
Kafficho people — the indigenous inhabitants of the Kaffa region in southwestern Ethiopia, whose highland forests are the wild birthplace of Coffea arabica, the plant whose cultivation and trade transformed global civilization and whose very name — coffee — derives from Kaffa itself. The Kafficho kingdom, one of southwestern Ethiopia's most sophisticated pre-colonial monarchies, maintained a royal court, complex social hierarchy, and rich ceremonial tradition before its conquest by Menelik II's expanding empire in 1897. Today the Kaffa Biosphere Reserve protects the wild coffee forests that sustain both global coffee genetic diversity and Kafficho cultural identity. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Kaffa coffee origin and Kafficho Ethiopian 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 Ethiopia. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse population in Ethiopia.
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
