The Yaffa orange became one of Palestine’s most famous symbols, rooted in the fertile groves of the coastal city of Yaffa. It gained popularity in the 1800's and was cultivated especially in the 19th century with the development of the Shamouti variety, it was prized for its sweetness, seedlessness, and thick skin that made it ideal for export, turning it into a cornerstone of the Palestinian economy and a beloved fruit across Europe. Beyond its commercial success, the Yaffa orange came to embody Palestinian identity, pride, and connection to the land, celebrated in poetry, art, and memory. After 1948, when much of Yaffa’s population was displaced and its groves seized, the orange transformed into a powerful symbol of both loss and resilience, representing the beauty of a homeland that Palestinians continue to cherish and defend.
How Your Purchase Gives Back
100% of profits are donated to Pious Projects, Heal Palestine, HHRD, and other vetted and reputable charities. The funds will be used for their on-ground teams in Gaza to supply food, water, medical aid, and other necessities.
100% of profits is equal to $11. This is after our costs of manufacturing in the US, garments, screen printing, transaction fees, rush fees incurred for logistics and transit, and warehouse employee wages to ship the items.
Product Details
- Fit: Relaxed, True to size
- Sizing: Men's
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Wash Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
- Designed and Screen-printed in the U.S
