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PORATTAM – Women's T-Shirt | Natural & White

$51.00

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

போராட்டம் – Endure. Keep going.

The story behind it

Porattam (போராட்டம்) means “struggle” in Tamil – the everyday struggle, perseverance, never giving up. The design shows a palmyra palm, the tree that survives in dry soil because its roots reach deep into the earth.

It stands for generations who endured hard times, who started over somewhere new and never forgot their roots. A shirt for everyone who keeps going.

The design

  • Front: small “THIS IS TAMIL” logo with தமிழ் on the chest
  • Back: “PORATTAM” and போராட்டம் – a palmyra palm before a red sun, its roots reaching visibly deep into the ground.

Product details

Super soft with a relaxed fit – works with jeans as well as a blazer.

  • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester)
  • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
  • Relaxed fit, crew neck
  • Pre-shrunk, side-seamed construction
SHIPPING

Every piece is made to order just for you and shipped from one of our international production centres. Delivery usually takes 7–14 business days (remote destinations may take longer), depending on your country and availability. Customs duties and import taxes may apply depending on your country. Details in our shipping policy.

RETURNS

Returns within 14 days of delivery – unworn, unwashed and with the original tag only. Return shipping is paid by you. All details in our refund policy.

WHAT MAKES US STRONG

WE STARTED
OVER.
WE NEVER GAVE UP.

Many Tamil families had to leave their homeland and start over elsewhere – often with nothing but their language and their unity. They built businesses, schools, temples and associations. Porattam means struggle: not against anyone, but for a good life, for the children, for their own culture.

HARBOURS, TEMPLES, POETRY, CRAFT – THE WORLD WE COME FROM.
HARBOURS, TEMPLES, POETRY, CRAFT – THE WORLD WE COME FROM.

Read the full story in our magazine: Sangam poetry: the five landscapes of Tamil verse →

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IDUKKAN VARUNGAAL NAGUGA

“When troubles come, smile.”

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