The unconquered empire of Michoacán whose copper metallurgy, lake island capital, and unbroken resistance made them the only civilization the Aztec Triple Alliance never defeated.
Purépecha People — the indigenous nation of Michoacán whose Tarascan Empire at its height controlled the lake basin of Pátzcuaro, the volcanic highlands of western Mexico, and a territory whose copper weapons, obsidian trade, and military organization made the Purépecha the only major Mesoamerican power to successfully repel every Aztec invasion, the Triple Alliance's catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Tlaximaloyan in 1479 establishing a frontier between the two empires that neither ever crossed in conquest. The Purépecha world — whose island capital of Tzintzuntzan on Lake Pátzcuaro, the yácatas pyramid temples rising above the lake in the most dramatically situated ceremonial center in western Mexico, remains the heart of Purépecha cultural identity whose Day of the Dead celebration on the lake's island of Janitzio — candlelit canoes crossing the dark water to the cemetery in a vigil of marigold and copal — is the most visually iconic indigenous ceremony in all of Mexico, and whose Purépecha language, unrelated to any other Mexican indigenous language and therefore a linguistic isolate whose origins remain one of Mesoamerica's great mysteries, is spoken today by over one hundred thousand people in the communities of the Michoacán highlands. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that unconquered and lake 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 indigenous people in Mexico. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse population in Mexico.
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)
