T-shirts · Purple Emperor
Red Purple Emperor dark tee
$24
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Details
Unisex fit · Front print, about 11 in wide · Machine wash cold, inside out.
About this purple emperor gift
Purple Emperor is a butterfly, and a fairly rare one: a large, dark woodland species that spends most of its life high in oak canopies and only drops down to puddles or fresh dung on the ground. Most people never see one, which is part of why a Purple Emperor gift lands so well. It's for the person who goes looking for insects, who keeps a field guide in the car, or who has a sharp eye for anything that flutters. The species is known for the purple sheen that shows on the males' wings when they catch the light, so a design that plays on that color is a natural fit. Put the name on a shirt, add a line for the year they first spotted one or the woodland they search, and it becomes theirs. A gift like this says you paid attention to what they love, not just what was on the shelf.
All purple emperor gifts →- A tee for the field tripA Purple Emperor T-shirt works for days in the woods, and the dark tee options suit the shade of a canopy.
- A hoodie for early morningsWoodland butterfly walks start cold, so a hoodie with their species name keeps them warm while they watch the treetops.
- A mug for the field notesAn 11oz mug with Purple Emperor on it fits the morning coffee ritual before a day spent counting butterflies.
- Matching shirts for a survey groupIf they lead a local butterfly count, use the Team Shop to put every volunteer's name on the same design.
