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Nonna's Law #31 - Every mother thinks her goose is a swan
€19,90
📋 Product Description:
🌧️ "Ogni scarrafone è bello 'a mamma soia"
👵 Nonna's Law #31
🌤️ A mother's love sees only beauty!
Nostalgic, tongue-in-cheek, and packed with folk wisdom: this t-shirt celebrates one of the most beloved sayings from Neapolitan tradition, blending a vibrant retro design with the reassuring warmth of home.
📜 The Story Behind the Proverb
"Ogni scarrafone è bello 'a mamma soia" (literally: "Every cockroach is beautiful to its mother") is a classic dialect phrase used to signify that a mother's love is purely unconditional and blind to flaws.
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🏠 The Origins: In Neapolitan folklore, the beetle/cockroach represents something traditionally perceived as unattractive. To a mother, her child is always the most handsome and precious creature in the world (this phrase was also immortalized globally by the iconic musician Pino Daniele!).
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👵 "Nonna's Law": The perfect English equivalent is "Every mother thinks her goose is a swan". Rooted in classic European folklore and fables, it humorously contrasts the modest goose with the graceful swan: no matter how ordinary someone might seem to others, a mother always sees a majestic swan.
✨ Key Features
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🎨 Unique Design: A cute kawaii-style crowned beetle on the front and an eye-catching graffiti graphic on the back, officially stamped as Nonna's Law #031.
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😎 Front: Eye-catching graffiti graphic with the classic English idiom "Every mother thinks her goose is a swan".
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🙃 Back: Kawaii-style crowned beetle framed by the beloved Neapolitan proverb "Ogni scarrafone è bello 'a mamma soia".
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🌿 Material: Ultra-soft, breathable 100% ring-spun cotton for premium comfort, with crisp, high-definition DTG (Direct-to-Garment) print with vibrant colors that last.
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👕 Fit: Unisex classic fit—true to size. Great for an effortless streetwear look or relaxed everyday wear.
📏 Fit & Sizes
- 🧍 Unisex classic fit, available in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL. For an oversized look, we recommend ordering 1-2 sizes up.
🌈 Colors
- 🎽 Available in Black, Turf Green, Azalea and Natural.
💡 Product Details
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🧼 Garment Care: Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Do not iron directly on the printed design.
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🚚 Shipping: Processing time 1-3 business days, then fast and secure delivery straight to your doorstep.
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🎁 Gift Idea: Great for anyone celebrating their Southern Italian roots 🇮🇹 or looking for a stylish statement piece—ideal for mothers, sons, daughters, and Italian culture enthusiasts!