{"product_id":"yema-klassic-jacket-in-blue","title":"YEMA KLASSIC JACKET IN BLUE","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEMA Klassic Jacket | Ethiopian-Kenyan Heritage Outerwear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA jacket for anyone who knows that true protection comes from where you come from. The YEMA Klassic Jacket brings 17th-century Ethiopian angels, Amharic love letters, and communal coffee rituals to timeless outerwear—the kind of piece that carries divinity and family in every stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Klassic\" with a K isn't just wordplay—it's a statement. This jacket represents YEMA's commitment to creating pieces that honor ancient wisdom while moving boldly into the future. The kind of outerwear that becomes more yours with every wear, carrying your story alongside centuries of Ethiopian heritage woven into its design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Yours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1.5 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1.5 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-2 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMelak (መላክ) motifs—17th-century Ethiopian angel symbols representing divinity and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAmharic letters on chest—spelling \"Ethiopian Love\" in one of the world's oldest languages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\"Love\" pattern repeated throughout—three specific Amharic letters (ፍቅር) that spell \"Love\" woven across the design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eJebena vessel motif—Ethiopian coffee pot symbolizing community and family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePremium construction designed for durability and everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVersatile styling that works across seasons and occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePart of YEMA's commitment to timeless pieces over fast fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind the Stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Klassic jacket carries protection in its threads. The Melak motifs—17th-century Ethiopian angels—aren't decoration; they're ancient symbols of divinity and protection, the kind our ancestors wore into battle, into prayer, into daily life. These angels have guarded Ethiopian people for centuries. Now they guard you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe letters on the chest are written in Amharic, an Ethiopian language and one of the oldest languages in the world. They spell out \"Ethiopian Love\"—not as translation but as truth. Three of these letters are repeated throughout the pattern, and those three specific letters read \"Love\" (ፍቅር - Fikir). This motif appears in most YEMA styles because love isn't a detail; it's the foundation. Ethiopian love. The kind that crosses oceans and survives everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAnd there, among the angels and letters: a Jebena. In Ethiopia, you don't make coffee for only yourself no matter how much you want it. If you have to make coffee, you have to invite people over because you share the coffee experience with others. Coffee drinking is an experience to share, so you make it for community or for family members. The Jebena represents this understanding—that some rituals aren't meant to be experienced alone. That community and family aren't optional; they're essential. That the best moments in life are the ones we brew together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery YEMA piece carries heritage forward while making room for whoever's brave enough to reach for it. This jacket was born from the vision of Yema (from Kibera, Kenya) and Hawi (Ethiopian refugee), two immigrant founders who reject the idea that heritage and modernity are opposites. They're complementary forces—and this jacket is proof, woven with angels, love letters, and coffee vessels that remind you where true protection comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Wear Your Reign:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1.5 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1.5 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-2 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLayer it over hoodies and tees when you need Ethiopian angels watching your back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWear it to gatherings where you're the coffee you're making—for community, for family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStyle it knowing every Amharic letter carries centuries of language, love, survival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePerfect for anyone who understands that the best protection isn't armor—it's ancestry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClaim Your Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReal royalty isn't inherited—but real protection is. The kind that comes from 17th-century angels, ancient alphabets, and rituals designed for sharing. This jacket proves that Ethiopian heritage and everyday wear aren't opposites; they're the same commitment to carrying forward what matters: divinity, love, community. The things worth protecting. The things worth wearing into the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMade with purpose. Worn with intention. Designed in Tiburon, California by immigrant founders who understand what it means to build something that endures—to weave angels and coffee vessels into fabric that lasts. A portion of proceeds supports education for children in Kenya and Ethiopia—because claiming your protection means ensuring others have the foundation to carry their own heritage forward too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1.5 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1.5 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-2 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMelak (መላክ) - 17th-century Ethiopian angel motifs (symbols of divinity and protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAmharic letters on chest spelling \"Ethiopian Love\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\"Love\" (ፍቅር - Fikir) pattern repeated throughout design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eJebena (Ethiopian coffee vessel) motif representing community and family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePremium construction for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvailable size: XL, XXL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBold designs for the brave. 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