The Black Sea empire whose Pontic court outlasted Constantinople itself, whose silk road position made Trebizond the medieval world's most cosmopolitan trading city, and whose Greek Christian civilization endured as a final ember of Byzantine culture.
Trebizond Empire (1204-1461) — born from the chaos of the Fourth Crusade's sack of Constantinople, when Alexios and David Komnenos seized the Black Sea coast and founded a kingdom that would outlive the Byzantine Empire it sprang from. Trebizond sat at the western terminus of the Silk Road, making it a crossroads of Genoese merchants, Persian traders, and Mongol envoys whose wealth funded a court of genuine cultural refinement. Its fall to Mehmed II in 1461, eight years after Constantinople, marked the true end of the Byzantine world. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that Komnenian dynasty and Trebizond Black Sea empire 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 historical flags of Turkey. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the proud history of Turkey.
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)
