The Atlantic empire kingdom whose Vasco da Gama sea route world-changing discovery, Manueline architectural splendor, and Pombaline Lisbon rebuilding made it the most architecturally inventive kingdom in the history of modern Europe.
Kingdom of Portugal — the Atlantic realm whose Vasco da Gama, rounding the Cape of Good Hope in 1498 and reaching Calicut on the Malabar Coast, opened the most consequential sea route in the history of world trade, breaking the Ottoman and Venetian monopoly on Asian spices and inaugurating the most profitable and most geopolitically transformative direct maritime connection between Europe and Asia ever established. Their Jerónimos Monastery in Belém, built from the pepper wealth of the Indian trade in the Manueline style whose twisted ropes, coral, and armillary spheres carved in Lisbon limestone celebrate the ocean with the most exuberantly maritime architectural decoration in the history of European sacred building, stands at the very shore from which da Gama's fleet departed. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Vasco da Gama and Jerónimos 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 Portugal. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the proud history of Portugal.
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
