Ahlan Tee

The concept behind this shirt derives from a love for the generosity and hospitality of the Arab culture that I became more acquainted with while learning Arabic in my junior year at Nova Southeastern University.   In Arabic, there are many ways to say “welcome” or “hello.” However, one of the most commonly used and perhaps warmest greetings is ahlan wa sahlan. Ahlan wa sahlan or Ahlan generally means “welcome”. It doesn’t matter if you’re welcoming someone into your home or greeting them at a café you decided to meet. Even though ahlan translates to “welcome” in use, there’s more to it, and the words carry special significance. In the context of this greeting, it’s used to tell someone that they’re where they belong, and welcomed. You’re saying: “You’re with your people.” In the Arab culture, one of the highest forms of welcoming a guest is telling them they’re not going to be treated as an outsider. Of course, similar concepts do exist in many cultures. When you greet someone with ahlan wa sahlan or ahlan, it means that their visit and presence is not a burden. 4.2 oz. 100% Airlume cleaned, combed and ring-spun cotton. 2.5x more impurities removed than standard shirts. This shirt has been Eco-Dyed in L.A. using the most eco-friendly dyes and 7x less water than average garments. Krvxk House is screen printed on the front of this garment. Double-needle stitched neckline, bottom hem and sleeves Quarter-turned Seven-eighths inch seamless collar Shoulder-to-shoulder taping Made in USA