The Niger-Benue people whose Nupe kingdom was one of West Africa's great craft civilizations, and whose 19th-century Fulani conquest transformed Nupe into an emirate whose artistic traditions and riverine trading culture survived colonial rule.
Nupe people — centered on the Niger-Benue confluence in present-day Niger, Kwara, and Kogi states, whose kingdom of Nupeland developed one of West Africa's most sophisticated craft traditions: glass beads traded as currency across the savanna, brass work rivaling Benin's, and the distinctive Nupe strip-woven cloth whose geometric patterns influenced textile traditions across the region. The 19th-century Fulani jihad brought Nupe under Sokoto Caliphate authority as the Bida Emirate, blending Islamic governance with Nupe artistic and riverine trading culture in ways that produced new creative syntheses. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Niger confluence craft and Nupe Nigerian 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 Nigeria. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse population in Nigeria.
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 • Regular fit, sturdy and warm, pre-shrunk soft-feel fabric • Double-needle stitched spandex collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
