Acequia Sign — La Llorona
Rural Myth Co. | Field & Folklore
Every kid in the Southwest knows the rule.
Be home before dark.
Our Acequia Sign La Llorona shirt takes inspiration from the enduring legend of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman who wanders near rivers and waterways calling for her children.
The artwork depicts an old hand-painted tin sign nailed to a weathered wooden post beside a narrow irrigation ditch.
The sign reads:
ACEQUIA
NIÑOS A CASA ANTES DEL ANOCHECER
KIDS HOME BEFORE DARK
Behind the sign, the water disappears into tall reeds.
A full moon hangs over the ditch.
And on the far bank, a pale woman in a long white dress stands with her back turned.
Her face is hidden.
The warning continues:
SI LA OYES LLORAR, VETE A CASA.
IF YOU HEAR HER CRYING, GO HOME.
Inspired by the traditional La Llorona stories told throughout Mexico and the American Southwest, this original design combines vintage bilingual sign painting, restrained woodcut illustration, and the quiet atmosphere of a moonlit waterway.
There are many versions of the legend.
But the practical advice tends to remain remarkably consistent.
If you hear a woman crying near the water after dark, it’s probably time to head home.
Rendered in Bone, Fog Gray, Rust Red, and Mustard on Pine Black, the artwork captures the feeling of an old warning that has been repeated for generations.
Part of the Field & Folklore Collection from Rural Myth Co.
Perfect for La Llorona folklore enthusiasts, Southwestern history lovers, ghost-story collectors, bilingual households, and anyone who grew up hearing warnings about wandering too close to the water after sunset.
Kids home before dark.
If you hear her crying, go home.
Some warnings don’t need much explanation.
A Southwestern folklore design from Rural Myth Co.
Available in Grape, Ivory, Moss, Pepper, Washed Denim, and Espresso.
Product details
- Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed tee
- 100% ring-spun US cotton, pre-shrunk, 6.1 oz heavyweight
- Relaxed unisex fit, sizes S–3XL
- Soft, washed-in vintage feel
- Made to order just for you
