Turtle Island Swoop Tee

This tee was designed by OxDx Clothing owner Jared Yazzie (Navajo).

It features a rendition of Turtle Island, the popular Native American name for North America, which encompasses Canada, the US, and Mexico. Prior to European contact, Native Nations traded freely up and down and across turtle's back. According to many Creation stories, Sky Woman fell from above, landing on turtle's back, which was surrounded by a vast ocean. Muskrat dove below to grab a small bit of dirt from the ocean floor, brought it above, placed it on turtle's back, and this small bit grew to form what we now call North America.

Looking down from the sky, North America indeed looks like the back of a turtle moving slowly about. We must never forget the wisdom shared by the Original First Peoples of this continent. We are better united than divided.

Show your love with this design by Jared Yazzie of OxDx Clothing. OxDx is proud to celebrate over a decade of influential and bold streetwear, graphic design, art, and fashion built upon concepts of positive activism, thoughtful creation, and community celebration. Learn More: oxdxclothing.com + @oxdxclothing

The tee is 100% ring-spun cotton, pre-shrunk, relaxed fit, and heavyweight, with multi-color ink on yellow ColorBlast shirt. It is also certified for socially conscious and sustainable manufacturing and printed in the US.

This comfortable swoop tee is about to become your new favorite. Standard unisex tee with raw swoop neckline. Fits loose, order a size down for a more fitted look. See size chart for reference. Pair with your favorite Native-made jewelry.