The Chin-Mizo highland kin whose Kuki nation fought the British Empire's most costly campaign in the 1917-1919 Kuki Rising, and whose chiefs' refusal to supply labor for WWI battlefields became one of India's most principled acts of resistance.
Kuki people — a Tibeto-Burman-speaking Zo-related tribal nation of Manipur's hill districts whose 1917 Kuki Rising against British forced labor recruitment for the Western Front battlefields stands as one of Northeast India's most remarkable anti-colonial resistances, their chiefs choosing armed rebellion over the conscription of their people into a European war that had nothing to do with them. The 2023 Manipur ethnic violence — in which Kuki and Meitei communities clashed in the state's worst conflict in decades, displacing tens of thousands and exposing the fragility of post-colonial administrative boundaries drawn across ancient tribal territories — brought the Kuki people's demand for a separate administration into urgent national focus. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that Manipur hill legacy and Kuki Indian heritage 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 t-shirts that carry flags of ethnic groups in India. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse population in India.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality t-shirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more details about this t-shirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand unisex t-shirt • 100% cotton Gildan t-shirt. Soft, comfy, pre-shrunk jersey knit • Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester • Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Classic fit, taped neck and shoulders for soft feel • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem for more durability • Fabric weight: 5.0-5.3 oz./yd² (170-180 g/m²)
