The Scarlet Kufiya of Dura
The famous vineyards of Dura Wine-red and rich in colour, the scarlet kufiya of Dura is symbolic of the famous grapes and vineyards of this ancient and fertile village, it’s lasting heritage from the mists of antiquity. As the farmers harvest their last bushel of grapes, the blossoming vineyards of Dura (دورا) decorate the hillsides […]
An Unlikely Symbol of our Revolution?
Kufiya, Watermelon, and now, the Rusty Spoon. Behold the new symbol of the Palestinian revolution. Israeli Occupation forces shake nervously at the sight of the Mighty Mala’a ملعقة Since the start of 2021 and as of July, Israel has detained around 5426 Palestinians (854 children and 107 women) in its jails. Reports by the Human […]
The Kufiya headdress and the last factory in Palestine
Origins of the Kufiya (Keffiyeh) The Kufiya (الكوفية) or “Keffiyeh” has a long history in Palestinian culture and identity. Since the first “Arab Revolt” against the British Colonial Empire in the1930s, this traditional arabic headdress become a national symbol, synonymous with the Palestinian struggle for freedom. Traditionally worn by farmers on the head or shoulders, […]
