Split-state pride tee blending Maryland and Ohio flags with roots imagery; perfect for anyone split between two homes.
The story behind this design
This design speaks to the experience of living in one place while calling another home. The Maryland and Ohio flags are layered and fractured across the chest in a dynamic, almost lightning-bolt composition—the yellow, black, and red of Maryland's flag interlocking with Ohio's crimson, white, and blue. Below, the states' map silhouettes are filled with their respective flags, creating a visual double portrait of belonging. Tree-root illustrations add an organic, grounded feeling, suggesting deep connections that can't be severed by distance. The text "LIVING IN MARYLAND WITH OHIO ROOTS" sits center, honest and unadorned, for anyone who's had to choose between two places they love. The color palette is rich and warm, the layout balanced and thoughtful—it's not confused, it's integrated.
Who it's for
People who moved from Ohio to Maryland and maintain strong ties to both states. Ideal for families split across state lines, transplants who miss home, or anyone with genuine roots in one place and a chosen home in another. Works as a gift for someone who's relocated but still identifies with where they grew up, or for a couple from different states now living together in Maryland. It celebrates the idea that home isn't singular, and that's something worth wearing proudly.
