30 Years of the Oslo Accords
The Untold Story of Palestinian Industry and the Struggle of the Hirbawi Factory at the hands of the Oslo Accords.
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.
The Town of Unruly Shepherds
The Hirbawi Factory creates a kufiya based on the gripping story of on a ancient township in Palestine.
What does it mean to be born Palestinian?
Your Freedom is earned, not given. Enough pictures of a child in Palestine holding a victory sign ✌️ can tell you that from a young age, Palestinian children develop a powerful awareness of their identity. Six year olds scurry in the streets, throw stones at soldiers and raise flags. “Child’s play” you might think. But […]
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, […]
