The word "Fleur-de-lis" is French for "lily flower." This stylized design is commonly seen and used throughout the world, and especially in Louisiana.

Here's what Wikipedia has to say about the use of the symbol in North America:

"The fleur-de-lis is often associated with areas formerly settled by France, such as Quebec and Louisiana and with the Francophones in other Canadian provinces. It is also the emblem of the Italian Province of Florence, having been added to the Medici palle in the 16th century, and of the Swiss Municipality of Schlieren, Zurich. The flag of Bosnia-Hercegovina from 1992-1998 contained several fleurs-de-lis."

272 Graphics creates a one-of-a-kind fleur de lis, complete with a slight texture and a faded look. Every tee is screen printed by hand, resulting in a unique creation.

"Fleur de lis" is printed on a 100% cotton, sweatshop-free, made in the USA, American Apparel tee.

"Fleur de lis Washout" is modeled by LSU student and fleur-de-lis historian TahJah Krauss. These amazing photos of TahJah were taken by Baton Rouge writer/photographer Jeff Roedel. There are also a couple photos of LSU graduate and Storyville Supermodel Meghan Montgomery modeling "Fleur-de-lis Washout" during the 2009 Storyville Fashion Show. These theree photos were taken by Kim Foster and Lawles Bourque.