The people of the Languedoc whose troubadour poetry invention, Cathar spiritual independence, and Occitan language revival made them the most lyrically gifted and culturally distinctive people of southern France.
Occitans — the people of the vast southern arc from Bordeaux to the Alps whose Occitan language, the tongue of the troubadours who invented courtly love poetry in the twelfth century and gave European literature its most enduring romantic conventions, survived centuries of northern French political dominance, the Albigensian Crusade's devastation, and the Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts to remain today a living language spoken by hundreds of thousands across Provence, Gascony, and the Languedoc. Their civilization, the most culturally sophisticated and most religiously tolerant in medieval France before the Crusade extinguished it, left in the Occitan song, the Cathar ruins of Montségur, and the troubadour legacy a heritage the modern Occitan revival movement carries with the most passionate regional pride in contemporary France. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that troubadour and Languedoc 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 t-shirts that carry flags of ethnic groups in France. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse population in France.
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)
