Myths & Fables

Anansi T-shirt

Name: Anansi T-shirt
Brand: Honeyman Tees

A funny, cute Anansi gift for an English teacher, mythology fan or anyone who loves myths and legends. The Anansi T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Myths & Fables collection. The design shows Anansi as a round brown spider with big friendly eyes and a woven green, gold and red patterned cap, holding a wooden box tied with string, saying “I own every story. Ask nicely.” Our Etsy shop is open. Amazon and our own shop are coming soon.

“I own every story. Ask nicely.”

About this design

A patterned cap, eight long legs and a box tied with string.

The story behind it

In West African folklore, Anansi the spider buys all the world's stories from the sky god, which is why so many tales are called Anansi stories.

Proposed colors: Heather Gray

Mockups show the print at true scale on a size M tee. Colors are proposed, not final.

Where to buy

Our Etsy shop is open. Amazon and our own shop are coming soon. Visit our Etsy shop (opens in a new tab), see all our shops or follow on Instagram (opens in a new tab) for new drops.

Questions about the Anansi shirt

Who is the Anansi shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for English teachers, mythology fans and anyone who loves myths and legends. It is a unisex tee in a cute chibi storybook-watercolor style, ready to give for birthdays or holidays.

What is the joke on the Anansi shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “I own every story. Ask nicely.” In West African folklore, Anansi the spider buys all the world's stories from the sky god, which is why so many tales are called Anansi stories.

Is the shirt printed to order, and how does shipping work?

Yes, every shirt is printed to order, so production takes 3-10 days before it ships. Shipping is free to US addresses.