To the uninitiated, this is a striking, geometric design. To those who know, it's a battle cry you can wear.
This comfortable t-shirt features the yojijukugo 堕賊揚星 (Dazoku Yōsei), a Japanese rendering of the Union Army's motto, "Down with the Traitor, Up with the Stars." The highly stylized Kakuji script, used for official seals in 19th-century Japan, gives the phrase the weight of a formal decree.
This is the power of anachronism in art. Taking a fiery sentiment from the American Civil War and rendering it in the stark, geometric script of late Edo-period Japan forces us to see a familiar phrase in a new, universal light. It suggests that the impulse to defend a nation's ideals against its betrayers is a timeless, global theme, recognizable even across vast cultural divides.
Wearing this shirt is a subtle but powerful act of solidarity with a historic cause. It’s a 'secret handshake' for those who understand and appreciate the fusion of American history and Japanese aesthetics. The design is printed in a high-contrast black or white to stand out on any color garment.
Product features - Available in sizes S to 4XL for the perfect fit - Durable double-needle stitching ensures longevity - Crafted without side seams for a polished look - Soft, garment-dyed fabric provides unique texture - Ethically made with 100% US cotton for comfort and sustainability
Care instructions - Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F) - Do not bleach - Tumble dry: low heat - Iron, steam or dry: low heat - Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr [!at] honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY Product information: Comfort Colors® 1717, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Made in Honduras Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean