What does the Palestinian keffiyeh symbolize?
The Palestinian keffiyeh, also known as a “kufiya”, “hatta” or “shemagh”, goes far beyond its iconic black and white checks. Today, it has transcended borders, religion and gender to become an international symbol of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
15 Ways to Wear a Keffiyeh & Shemagh (PHOTOS)
In this article we explore, through simple step-by-step guides, the various styles of wearing the Palestinian Keffiyeh, or Shemagh.
A Tale of Two Larks
The last producer of the symbolic Palestinian Keffiyeh/Kufiya headdress creates a new design dedicated to the Irish people.
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 […]
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, […]
