No Pasarán (Spanish Revolution) - Fair Wear - Organic - Women’s T-shirt - FREE DELIVERY

This design is inspired by 19 July 1936 and the events that followed. In response to a right-wing coup by general Francisco Franco, workers across Spain took up arms and launched one of the most far-reaching social revolutions in history. The ensuing civil war pitted the working class against the Spanish capitalists, who were backed by Nazi Germany and fascist Italy. In the revolutionary areas, anarchist and socialist workers and peasants took over workplaces and land and began to run them collectively. Thousands of mostly working class people came from all over the world to aid the workers of Spain. One of them was the famous British socialist author George Orwell, who described the scene in Barcelona:

“It was the first time that I had ever been in a town where the working class was in the saddle.”

Western democracies, including Britain and France, abandoned the republic and enforced a blockade on Spain which stopped the flow of aid and weapons to the anti-fascists. Meanwhile, Italy and Germany openly flouted the ban, and the US oil giant Texaco supplied the nationalists with oil and other supplies without even demanding payment, while stopping any supplies to the republic. Ultimately, after nearly three years of bitter and bloody warfare, the nationalists with their superior weaponry and equipment, were victorious.

This design was realised by tattoo artist Ysabel Shrapnel. Ysa let herself be inspired by the style of leaflets and posters of the time. “No Pasarán” is a famous anti-fascist slogan born during the Spanish Civil War. Its meaning is “they [i.e. the fascists] shall not pass”. The woman’s sleeve bears the logos of the Confederación Nacional del Trabajo (C.N.T.) and the Federación Anarquista Ibérica (F.A.I.) both of which are trade unions who played a crucial role in the Spanish Revolution.

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This women’s organic tee is designed to flatter your body shape. Made from 100% organic cotton, it offers a premium feel. The ribbed neck adds a polished finish.

• 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.3 oz./yd.² (180 g/m²)
• Regular fit
• Set-in sleeves
• 1 × 1 rib at collar
• Double-needle topstitch on the sleeves and bottom hems
• Self-fabric neck tape on the inside of the back
• The fabric of this product holds certifications for its organic cotton content under GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Organic Content Standard)

The sizes correspond to a bigger size in the European market, customers from that region should order a size down.
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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