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Alagaupu Tees — Alagaupu Proverb Collection

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The Crab Dies By Its Own Leg — Samoan Proverb Tee

The Crab Dies By Its Own Leg — Samoan Proverb Tee

$23.99

Cast Safely Ashore — Samoan Proverb Tatau Tee

Cast Safely Ashore — Samoan Proverb Tatau Tee

$23.99

Trouble at Pu'ava, Rest at Fagalele — Samoan Proverb Tatau Tee

Trouble at Pu'ava, Rest at Fagalele — Samoan Proverb Tatau Tee

$23.99

The Softness of the Octopus — Samoan Proverb Tatau Tee

The Softness of the Octopus — Samoan Proverb Tatau Tee

$23.99

Small Fish, Full Fight — Samoan Proverb Tatau Tee

Small Fish, Full Fight — Samoan Proverb Tatau Tee

$23.99

The Unexpected Catch — Samoan Proverb Tatau Tee

The Unexpected Catch — Samoan Proverb Tatau Tee

$23.99

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The Proverb Apparel

Alagaupu Apparel pairs traditional alagaupu (proverbs) with Samoan inspires linework, translating each saying into a design worn with intention. Each tee is made with a Samoan proverb in mind to carry these Samoan words of wisdom with pride. Every tee is made to order, printed one at a time.

Read Every Proverb

Made To Order

Printed only after you order — thoughtful, not mass-produced.

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Printed and shipped within 3–5 business days.

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Made With Care

Designed to honor the proverbs and patterns behind each story.