Paani T shirt
Paani T shirt
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A design inspired by the ongoing water crisis in Panjab. From relentless groundwater overuse to feed the nation, to floods that wear down the land, Panjab bears the harsh toll of decades of mismanaged resources and policies imposed upon it. Each graphic is brought to life in 3D print, making the story of this struggle impossible to ignore.
Let this piece inspire us to act and explore the forces fueling the water crisis in the Land of Five Rivers, Panjab—learn more below.
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Size Chart / Fit
Size Chart / Fit
Most of our products have an oversized fit for a classic streetwear look. For a more fitted look we recommend sizing down.
Materials / Sourcing
Materials / Sourcing
his zip up is made of a cotton / polyester blend with fleece lining for optimal durability and comfort. Currently this is sourced from China, as we expand we will be consolidating all our sourcing to be from Punjab manufacturers.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Please follow care instructions listed on the the inside of the garments. We advise washing inside out in cold water and hang drying. Tumble drying and dry cleaning is generally not advised.
Read into the water crisis
Paani of Panjab
Research on the topic
Punjab, the land of the five rivers, turned into India's breadbasket.
How India uses the rivers of Punjab not just for farming, but also for creating energy and powering infrastructure.
Toward Managing Rural Drinking Water Quality in the State of Punjab, India
"Almost half of the groundwater in Punjab is unsafe and contaminated with hazardous chemicals, heavy metals and radioactive material. And in the absence of any remedial steps by the government, the remaining safe groundwater is depleting at a rapid pace."
Why could this be happening?
New York Times, India Digs Deeper, but Wells Are Drying Up
- "India, soon to be the world’s most populous country, is running out of water. Encouraged by cheap electricity doled out by vote-buying politicians, rural Indians have spent the past few decades using electric pumps to suck up and sell the nation’s groundwater reserves. Regions like Punjab suffer – bad news for a country that relies on irrigated crops to feed its people."
SYL (Official Video) SIDHU MOOSE WALA - The late artist, Sidhu Moosewala released this song after his death. The Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal was an initiative proposed by the Indian government in the 1980's to redirect Punjabs water to other states.
Understanding Sidhu Moose Wala’s "SYL"- The history of the SYL conflict and a breakdown of the song.
Haryana silent on proposed Sharda-Yamuna link, does Punjab have a surplus of water?
How can we support?
- Learn about the crisis, talk to people who are involved, visit affect areas. We must be educated on all sides to be able to further the conversation, and educate others.
Saving Punjab - My Pind Project - A Project where individuals can sign up to help local towns in Punjab become more sustainable for the future.
- Here at our Design collective we will have verified sources to donate to the causes, as well as be donating a portion of all related proceeds