This design comes from a historical internationalist solidarity poster about Chile, which I have carefully restored and recolored by hand in order to preserve this interesting piece of history. The original poster was made in 1976 by Ernesto García Peña, in Havana, for OSPAAAL (Organization of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa and Latin America.) The original title of the work is: "El pueblo chileno aplastará al fascismo" or “The Chilean People Will Smash Fascism” which may be derived from a quote by Fidel Castro during a solidarity speech.
Historically, the poster sits in the aftermath of the 11 September 1973 coup in Chile, when the armed forces overthrew socialist President Salvador Allende (the subject of the poster, who wielded an AK rifle given to him by Castro to defend himself during the coup) and established a military dictatorship. The resulting dictatorship killed or 'forcibly disappeared' thousands of Chileans.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to hit me up and let me know! I also do custom work, so if you want something specifically made, I can do just about anything!
*Dark color clothes may have a white underbase to enhance visibility, except for 'asphalt' and 'dark heather' colors, which are intended for a subtle, less visible print. Because of the fabric, the “white” color may be closer to a slightly off-white than bright white. The “natural” color option contains dark color speckles in the fabric, which do not show up clearly in the preview photos.
All clothing is unisex unless stated otherwise in the title or description.
Check the size guide before you buy. Custom printed clothing that is made-to-order is not eligible for return unless it arrives damaged or with some kind of problem.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz./yd.² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed with salt-free pigments for a soft feel and low shrinkage
• Relaxed fit
• Tubular construction, no side seams