Umana Yana Tribute T-Shirt — Guyana Indigenous Meeting Benab Tee

A Shelter for Stories

This limited edition black tee honors the Umana Yana and the Wai Wai people with a quiet, respectful design that feels like a shared conversation. Wear it and you're carrying the shape of a communal benab—a shelter for stories, council, and connection. It's the kind of shirt you reach for when you want to remember gatherings around a central fire, to show solidarity with Indigenous heritage, or to bring a piece of Guyanese tradition into everyday life. Simple lines. Warm presence. A wearable nod to gatherings that hold history.

Why You'll Love It

Crafted from mid-weight 100% cotton (sport/antique blends vary) for durable, year-round comfort. The soft cotton settles comfortably against the skin, while a detailed, crisp print keeps the Umana Yana's silhouette clear and dignified. Tubular knit construction eliminates side seams for a cleaner drape and reduced fabric waste, while the ribbed collar and shoulder tape ensure shape retention and long-lasting fit. Dual printing techniques (DTG for main artwork and DTF for labels) deliver sharp, detailed graphics.

Perfect For

Ideal for honoring Indigenous heritage, cultural appreciation, community gatherings, or as a meaningful gift that celebrates the Wai Wai people and the traditional benab as a symbol of council, connection, and shared stories.

Premium Features

• Mid-weight 100% cotton for year-round comfort
• Umana Yana benab tribute design honoring Wai Wai people
• Tubular knit construction (no side seams)
• Ribbed collar and shoulder tape for durability
• Dual printing: DTF for sleeves/labels, DTG for main artwork
• Oeko-Tex certified, ethically sourced cotton
• Casual unisex fit

Care Instructions

Machine wash cold (max 30°C or 90°F), tumble dry low. Non-chlorine bleach as needed. Do not iron or dryclean.