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PALMYRA – Heavyweight T-Shirt | Black
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Rooted. Still rising.
The story behind it
The palmyra palm – Panai (பனை) in Tamil – is the state tree of Tamil Nadu and shapes the landscape of Jaffna. It is also called Karpaga Tharu, “the tree that gives everything”: fruit, nungu, palm sugar (karupatti), leaves for roofs and baskets – and the leaves on which Tamil literature was written for centuries.
The panai grows in dry, poor soil, survives drought and storms and can live for over a hundred years. Its roots run deep – just like those of a people who have grown anew all over the world.
The design
- Front: small “THIS IS TAMIL” logo with தமிழ் on the chest
- Back: “PALMYRA” – a palmyra palm heavy with fruit before a red sun. Below: “Rooted. Still rising.”
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.
THE TREE THAT GIVES EVERYTHING
DEEP ROOTS.
DRY SOIL.
AND STILL TALL.
The palmyra palm – Panai – grows where little else can. It gives fruit, sugar, wood and the leaves on which Tamil literature was written for centuries. For many Tamils, especially from Jaffna, it is a symbol of home and resilience.
Read the full story in our magazine: Tamil – the oldest living language in the world →
- 100+ YEARS OF LIFE
- 801 USES ACCORDING TO TRADITION
முயற்சி திருவினை ஆக்கும்
MUYARCHI THIRUVINAI AAKKUM
“Perseverance brings prosperity.”