Empires of Light · Unisex Tee
Empires of Light · Unisex Tee
Long before Europe drew maps, Africa drew civilizations. The Empires of Light unisex tee honours three of the continent's most luminous kingdoms: Mali, Songhaï, and Ashanti, in burnished gold typography on crisp white cotton. This is the architecture of memory: the libraries of Timbuktu, the salt and gold corridors of Gao, the golden stool of Kumasi. Every line was researched and refined to honour the historians who kept these stories alive when textbooks would not.
The garment itself is a premium organic ring-spun cotton unisex silhouette, mid-weight with a soft, intentional drape. Twin-needle stitching at the cuffs and hem ensures the tee holds its shape after season upon season. The gold tones are printed in high definition, giving the typography a warm glow under natural light.
Wear Empires of Light when you want your fit to say something without saying anything. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage. Askia the Great's scholarship. Yaa Asantewaa's defiance. Three empires, one chest, infinite lineage. Available in unisex sizing S to 3XL, designed and printed to order in the UK by Bana Bilaka and carefully packaged to order.
Fabric & Fit
Stanley/Stella Creator 2.0, 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton (GOTS-certified fabric), 180 gsm single jersey, fabric washed. Medium fit, true to size.
Size Guide (cm)
| Size | Half chest | Body length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 49.5 | 69 |
| M | 53.5 | 73 |
| L | 56.5 | 75 |
| XL | 59.5 | 77 |
| 2XL | 63.5 | 79 |
| 3XL | 67.5 | 81 |
Shipping & Returns
Printed to order in the UK · dispatched in 2 to 5 working days · UK delivery 3 to 7 days. 30-day returns. Wash inside out, do not iron the print.