This t-shirt features a medieval 10th century Abbasid camel motif with the words "We Are All Migrants" written beneath it. We chose the camel for this design because it was the main means of transportation used in the medieval Middle East. In fact, for a long period of time the Roman invention of the wheel wasn't used in the premodern Middle East and North Africa because camels and transportation via caravans had become a more efficient way of land travel. Beginning from the classical period, camels also had a significant influence on Arabic literature since they had been the prized animal of Bedouin desert culture. They also found there way into the art of the medieval Islamic world. The camel motif we chose on this shirt is from a lusterware bowl made in Abbasid Iraq in the 10th century. The original bowl is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This design reminds us that we are all migrants. We are all travelers in this world and as human beings we will always be migratory in nature. Therefore, this shirt is meant to remind us of our impermanent state and that this holiday season we should care, love, and respect every citizen of the world. If a refugee stands at our doorsteps let us try our level best to give them a home. We should welcome one another despite where we come from or how we look. No one is illegal. We are all migrants. Historians, History Buffs, Medievalists, Artists, Art Historians, Camel Lovers, and All Around Cool People! Available in Men, Women, And Kids sizing and in a variety of colors. Designed and Sold Exclusively by The Arabesque.
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The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
Yes. We can gift wrap your purchase for an additional $10.00 service charge. Your gift wrapping is guaranteed to be unique and one of a kind. We use a variety of paper, ribbon, and decorative embellishments to create a very elegant gift wrap. Just let us know in a note at checkout that you would like your gift wrapped and we will create a gift wrapping listing for you in order to bill you for the service.
Custom and personalized orders
We are committed to providing our customers with well thought of and exceptionally made custom and personalized orders. Scroll through our website and our custom products section to get an idea of what you'd like. Anything you see on our website can be reproduced in larger or smaller sizes. We can also make things in the colors that suit you. Contact us and we will get back to you with an idea and proofs that will give you a good idea about what your project will look like.
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Yes. Wholesale ordering is available. If you need a certain item or design in wholesale quantity we will certainly do that for you with competitive pricing. Please contact us for further details.
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