The Arawak-speaking people whose Quisqueya civilization greeted Columbus in 1492 with generosity, whose caciques and bohíques governed a sophisticated Caribbean society, and whose language gave the world hammock, hurricane, barbecue, and canoe.
Taíno people — the Arawak-speaking civilization that inhabited Hispaniola, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas at the moment of European contact, organized into chiefdoms under caciques whose ball courts, ceremonial plazas, and agricultural systems supported hundreds of thousands of people across the Caribbean. Columbus's arrival in 1492 set in motion a catastrophic collapse — within fifty years, the Taíno of Hispaniola were effectively extinct as a distinct population, victims of disease, forced labor, and violence. Yet their legacy persists in Dominican DNA, in the Taíno words embedded in Spanish, and in the cultural memory of a people who were the first to meet Europe's arrival in the Americas. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that Quisqueya civilization and Taíno Dominican 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 t-shirts that carry flags of indigenous people in the Dominican Republic. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse Dominican population.
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)
