Lebanese Cedar Pride T-Shirt | Arabic فخر Fakhr Laurel Wreath Tee

Lebanese Cedar Pride T-Shirt | Arabic فخر Fakhr Laurel Wreath Tee

The Lebanese Cedar Fakhr Pride T-Shirt celebrates Rooted Dignity—the strength of knowing who you are and carrying that identity forward.

Inspired by Lebanon’s iconic cedar, the artwork brings evergreen needle clusters, textured branches, and upright cones into an open laurel-style crown. An ivory ribbon binds the crossed branches and carries فخر, transliterated as fakhr, an Arabic word meaning pride.

This botanical Pride shirt connects Lebanese heritage with contemporary LGBTQ+ visibility through an expression of endurance, self-respect, and belonging.

The Meaning of the Cedar Wreath

The cedar of Lebanon, Cedrus libani, is a recognizable national symbol featured on the Lebanese flag. Its evergreen foliage and substantial branching form provide the botanical foundation for this design. Yale Nature Walk

Within the artwork, the woody branches represent enduring identity, while layered cedar sprays suggest growth supported by strong foundations. Upright cones become symbols of possibility and continuity—the capacity to carry something meaningful into the future.

Two branches cross at the base and sweep upward into an open ceremonial crown. Here, the laurel form expresses honor and dignity, recognizing the worth of identities, histories, and communities that deserve to be seen.

The ivory ribbon brings the branches together as a symbol of connection. “Rooted Dignity” is the artwork’s theme: remaining grounded in oneself while continuing to grow.

The Pride Colors

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet appear throughout selected cedar sprays and cones. Natural evergreen foliage and warm bark tones anchor the composition, while clearly distinct blue and violet accents complete the six-color Pride palette.

These colors are an intentional artistic interpretation of the cedar. Distributed through botanical details, they bring LGBTQ+ visibility into a wreath that preserves the tree’s recognizable character.

The Meaning of “فخر”

فخر, transliterated as fakhr, is an Arabic noun meaning pride; its meanings can also include glory or boasting, depending on context. sina.birzeit.edu

Within this design, فخر expresses affirmative pride in identity, heritage, community, and lived experience. It represents recognizing one’s worth and valuing the people and histories that shape us.

Placed on the ivory ribbon, the word connects personal self-respect with shared belonging. Deep charcoal Arabic lettering gives that affirmation a clear place at the point where the branches meet.

The Artwork

Inspired by late-19th-century hand-colored botanical plates, the illustration combines fine engraved linework, watercolor variation, matte painted detail, and restrained archival texture.

Layered needles, textured bark, and sculptural cones give the wreath a historic, handmade character. The open interior and softly folded ribbon preserve a balanced silhouette suitable for both light and dark shirt colors.

Why You’ll Love It

• Features فخر — fakhr, an Arabic word meaning pride
• Connects Lebanese botanical heritage with LGBTQ+ visibility
• Explores rooted dignity, continuity, and belonging
• Includes all six Pride colors in botanical details
• Pairs an open ceremonial crown with an ivory ribbon tie
• Features antique botanical illustration and painterly texture
• Meaningful for Pride celebrations and year-round wear
• Created for LGBTQ+ wearers, the Lebanese diaspora, and supportive allies

THE SHIRT — AS COLOUR 5001

This design is printed on the AS Colour 5001, a premium mid-weight T-shirt made for lasting everyday wear. Its smooth combed-cotton surface provides a clean foundation for the artwork, helping preserve fine details, typography, and color.

• Comfortable regular fit
• Mid-weight fabric
• Solid colors: 100% combed cotton
• Heather colors: 85% cotton and 15% viscose
• Preshrunk to help minimize shrinkage
• Reinforced crew neckline
• Side-seamed construction for improved shape retention
• Shoulder-to-shoulder tape for added stability
• Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems

FIT

The AS Colour 5001 has a comfortable regular fit—not oversized and not especially slim. Choose your usual size for a classic everyday fit. For a roomier, more relaxed appearance, consider sizing up.

Care instructions

• Do not iron
• Do not dry clean
• Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry