The Turkic people of the Meskheti region whose 1944 Stalinist deportation scattered them across Central Asia, whose determination to preserve language, memory, and identity stands as one of the twentieth century's most overlooked stories of survival.
Meskhetian Turks — a Turkic Muslim community from the Meskheti region of southern Georgia, uprooted overnight in November 1944 when Stalin ordered their entire population deported to Central Asia in cattle cars. Accused of no crime, they lost their homes, their lands, and their right to return. Subsequent decades brought further displacement — pogroms in Uzbekistan in 1989 forced another exodus — yet Meskhetian Turks maintained their language, their wedding traditions, and their collective memory of a homeland most have never seen. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Meskheti homeland and Meskhetian Turkish 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
