Tribal Immunity

Let the clothes be your canvas!

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spring/summer '13
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New for the Spring!

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New Earrings for the Spring!!!

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New earrings now available online!

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Blessed Earthstrong Empress Menen!

2013-03-25T12:05:00.001-04:00

What is a King without his Empress? Give thanks for mama and papa... the balance of the Earth!

New Tribal Purses!

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Gye Nyame Vibes Fold Clutch

Rebel Edge Purse

Melkam Genna!

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Today, January 7th is celebrated as the Ethiopian Christmas. Melkam Genna means Merry Christmas in Amharic, the language of the Ethiopians.

Give thanks for love and life on this day. May Jah continue to shine His light upon us!

Traditional Ethiopian Orthodox Nativity Scene

New Creations in Store for 2013!

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Those who support Tribal Immunity support my craft. Most of my pieces are pre-made clothing that I choose and revamp with a tribal touch :) This year, it is my mission to bring actual Tribal Immunity designed clothing to the people. That's right, I'm currently in the process of designing a collection of dresses. I want this new vision for Tribal Immunity to bring comfort and style to queens of all shapes and sizes. As I have struggled throughout my life to find clothing to fit my unique and beautiful body-type, I wanted those just like me to experience comfort in their size and shapes as well. Many designers cater to smaller sizes, making it difficult for women like myself who are considered "plus-sized" to find garments that fit. I hope to continue to celebrate African life through my painting, and now celebrate wombmanhood through more versatile clothing!

The Coronation Dashiki tee

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The Coronation Collection was one of my most creative and spiritually connecting collections. This collection was born from research I was doing on Traditional Ethiopian garments. My first creation was the Ithiopia dashiki tee, and that lead me to find deeper meaning in the garments of HIM Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen.

The way we dress is a direct reflection of who we are and what we want to represent as people. The Coronation Dashiki tee is intricately hand-painted with pride, and is intended to be worn by prideful people!

This Coronation Dashiki tee is special because it is an abstract replica of the regalia worn by Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen Asfaw on their Coronation day. This dashiki is the signature piece of the Coronation Collection.

The Harar Dashiki tee is a special addition to the Coronation Collection. It celebrates the Coronation Day, in a more subtle, yet regal way. The Harar design is named after the place of Emperor Haile Selassie I's birth, the province of Harar, Ethiopia on July 23, 1892

The Hand-painted Dashiki Tee

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Throughout Africa and the Diaspora the Dashiki is worn in during ceremonies, cultural gatherings, and everyday fashion. The Tribal Immunity hand-painted dashiki tee was inspired by the vibrant and and detailed designs of the traditional dashiki. This technique has made an already functional piece of clothing even more functional. Combining the African pride of the dashiki with the comfort and style of the t-shirt, the dashiki tee has become one of Tribal Immunity's signature pieces.

Wear it alone, with accessories, or under your favorite blazer for a colorful, hand-painted touch!

New Year! New Sale!

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Tribal Immunity Blazin' in Jahmekya

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Empress Biankah in her Gye Nyame Freedom dress hand-painted by Tribal Immunity

Princess Sasha in her African Princess Dress, hand-painted by Tribal Immunity

Hand- painted triple crown satchel and new blue Harar Coronation tee.

Tribal in her own element, reppin for Tribal Immunity everyday!

So glad to have been able to spend time with my Jamaica Family! Tribal Immunity is so grand in the sunshine! Looking forward to more love, life, and creation in 2013!

December Online Shopping Party!!!

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Troddin' to JA in a few... but before I go, enjoy our massive DECEMBER ONLINE SHOPPING PARTY!

Starting tomorrow!!!
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Jah works in motion...No time to gaze

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Where art and fashion meet research.

- tribal immunity

Major Lazer Presents: Chronixx & Walshy Fire - Start a Fyah Mixtape

2012-11-27T15:58:00.002-05:00

A refreshing sound from a young, talented artist. Look out for Chronixx, it's not everyday we hear such a vibrant voice bless the mic!!!

"Di only man wit pants pon waist. Nah follow nobody..."

Tribal Immunity Screen-Prints!

2012-11-27T15:22:00.000-05:00

Our screen-printed tees are available for purchase on the skreened website. This enable Tribal Immunity to offer the original hand-drawn & digitally created designs that you love so much!

My screen-printed tees are extremely unique and celebrate the African experience! With shirts showing images of Kwame Nkrumah, Haile Selassie I, Lady Nanny, Patrice Lumumba, Eddie Mabo, and other freedom fighters these shirts are a rarity and should be worn with pride!

For custom work, feel free to contact us!

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Shopping Party + Clearance Sale

2012-11-26T16:49:00.000-05:00

Come get your Royal Wear!

3311 Church Ave

between 34th/ New York Ave

Brooklyn, NY

Dec. 1st

3-7 pm

Tribal Immunity Earrings!

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Vibrant hand-painted wooden earrings!

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Get Your Custom Coronation Dashiki Tees!

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AVAILABLE AT OUR ONLINE STORE!

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From Bricks to Kingston Collection

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This collection represents the life and experiences of Tribal Immunity's designer Tamara Kae. As a child growing up in Newark, Tamara always had a love and respect for the arts infused with the love for her Jamaican heritage. The From Bricks to Kingston Collection pays homage to Newark, NJ (Brick City), Jamaica, and everywhere in-between.

Education: Count Rasta Count

2012-11-26T10:48:00.000-05:00

Love this idea. Learn how to count the Rasta way!

Count Rasta Count, Beginning Writers Activity Book, is an informative activity book for youths aged 4-6. Within the pages of this activity book, youths practice counting and writing with images of His Imperial Majesty Haile Sellassie the First. Enjoy and as always, we encourage you to Think Black!

Purchase the e-book here, Think Black: Count Rasta Count, Beginning Writers Activity Book (E-Workbook)

Film: Rastafari Women Today

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"War is distress and trouble of mankind, all world women are in different countries, different race, religion the act of violence and war victimized their husbands, brothers and children. War is a destruction of the family and can make people immigrant. So women are against war."

[Taken from Empress Menen's Speech to the World Women Association, Sept. 13, 1928]

Rastafari Women Today: "The Anthology" is a collection of films documenting the journeys and experiences of Rastafari Women. Part one of the film focuses on stories shared by Rastafari Women, and features interviews with many respected mothers of Rastafari.

This is a preview of the production by Grassroots International Media. Copyright 2010. Not for sale. Rastafari Women Today "The Anthology" is a journey into the life of the Rastafari Woman. Part one focuses on preserving the stories of Rastafari Elder Women. Featuring interviews with Empress Baby-I, Nana Farika Berhane, Empress Makeda (Barbara Blake-Hannah), and Empress Ibie (from Queen Omega Rising film). This is still a work in progress. All of the images seen here will not be in the final cut. Credits at end. All Rights Reserved For more information email grassrootsintl@gmail.com

Similar Film:

Roots Daughters: The Women of Rastafari

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The Triple Crown Collection feat. Haile I-traits

2012-11-25T16:44:00.000-05:00

Tribal Immunity's Triple Crown Collection represents the royalty of Africans at home and abroad. This collection exemplifies traditional African techniques and patterns, from Ghana to Ethiopia. Each piece is carefully hand-painted and much of the items in this collection use Red, Gold, and Green... royal colors for royal people!

Featured in this collection is Haile I-traits, a collection of handmade badges, seals, and crests which celebrate H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I and His legacy. Each I-trait has it own symbolic meaning and should be worn with pride!

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The Coronation Collection

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Available for purchase during Coronation Week, Tribal Immunity's Coronation Collection gives a new meaning to royal garments. This collection combined the traditional with contemporary. Carefully hand-painted, the pieces in this collection were first inspired by the Coronation Day of HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I and HIM Empress Menen Asfaw on 2nd November 1930. The creation in the collection also pay homage to His Majesty's various roles as statesman, Educator, and ruler.

Pieces include the "Intellect" shirts, which replicate the cap and gown worn by Haile Selassie during the first graduation ceremony of Haile Selassie I University in 1962, as well as the Divine Star earrings, which replicate the Star of David designs that decorated His welcoming podium on his visit to Yugoslavia in 1966.

The true star of theis collection are the intricately hand-painted Coronation Dashiki T-shirts. These shirts were specifically designed in celebration of His and Her Majesties' Coronation Day. Reasonably priced, these pieces look great alone, with jeans, or under a blazer.

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