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PORATTAM – Heavyweight T-Shirt | Natural
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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
Substantial organic cotton with a dry, slightly rougher handfeel – sturdy, full of character and made for streetwear.
- 100% organic open-end cotton
- Single jersey, fabric weight: 7 oz/yd² (240 g/m²)
- Set-in sleeves, side-seamed construction
- Elastane-free 1×1 ribbed neck collar
- Wide twin-needle topstitching at cuffs and hem
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.
Read the full story in our magazine: Sangam poetry: the five landscapes of Tamil verse →
இடுக்கண் வருங்கால் நகுக
IDUKKAN VARUNGAAL NAGUGA
“When troubles come, smile.”