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One-of-a-kind West Bank factory ships the colors of Palestinian resilience worldwide
Judeh Hirbawi packages keffiyehs at the Hirbawi keffiyeh factory, which has seen an increase in sales.
How the keffiyeh became a symbol of the Palestinian cause
The iconic Palestinian scarf started out as a practical garment. It became an emblem of an aspiring nation.
The only Palestinian factory making keffiyehs is going strong
At a time of crisis, the work of the Hirbawi brothers in Hebron has rarely been more vital.
Demand for traditional keffiyehs surges in last remaining Palestinian factory
The chequered scarf has become a powerful emblem of Palestinian solidarity as war rages in Gaza.
‘We are very emotional’: keffiyeh-maker’s bittersweet reaction to surge in demand
Global desire to show solidarity for Palestinian cause boosts demand for traditional scarf,
West Bank factory ships the colors of Palestinian resilience worldwide
The Hibrawi family’s business now has nearly 300,000 followers on Instagram.
From Yasser Arafat to Madonna: how the Palestinian keffiyeh became a global symbol
The scarf has gone from a mark of solidarity to a hipster fashion piece – and back again.
The last keffiyeh factory in Palestine
The Hirbawi family has kept their keffiyeh business afloat despite the challenges they face under occupation and globalisation.
Social media offers last keffiyeh factory lifeline
Hirbawi Textiles is located on a nondescript road on the outskirts of the Palestinian city Hebron.
Hirbawi Kufiya: The last factory upholding the Palestinian Kufiya legacy
Hirbawi Kufiyas stand as a testament to the resilience of Palestinian heritage and the power of preserving cultural traditions.
The Last Keffiyeh, how Facebook saved a Palestinian symbol
Nearly 20 years ago Hirbawi Textiles, the last Palestinian manufacturer of the iconic keffiyeh scarf, almost shut down its looms and closed its doors.
A Palestinian Symbol for All Struggling Communities
Originally a garment that was used by farmers to protect their heads and shoulders from the sun, the Kufiya has now become a symbol of Palestinian freedom and independence.
Το τελευταίο παλαιστινιακό εργοστάσιο μαντίλας στην Παλαιστίνη
Μιλήσαμε με τον Νάελ Αλ Κασίς που διατηρεί το τελευταίο εργοστάσιο παλαιστινιακής μαντίλας στη Χεβρώνα της Δυτικής Όχθης.
A New Chapter for a Checkered Scarf
Palestinians are encouraging non-Palestinians to wear keffiyehs as a show of solidarity.
The keffiyeh is a symbol of resistance, and of hope
Black, white and worn all over the world, the Palestinian scarf has become a global statement of solidarity.
US sales of Palestinian keffiyehs soar, even as wearers targeted
An uptick of keffiyeh sales points to a growing trend of pro-Palestinian solidarity in the United States.
Palestinian keffiyeh scarves, controversial symbol of solidarity
Across the world, the black-and-white keffiyeh head scarf has become an emblem of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
Occupation, appropriation, and the Palestinian scarf at the center of it all
The story behind the keffiyeh, the traditional Palestinian scarf co-opted by Urban Outfitters.
Endlich wieder made in Palestine
Palästinensertücher kommen schon lange nicht mehr aus Palästina, sondern aus Asien. Zwei Brüder aus Hebron produzieren jetzt wieder das Original.
Campaign launched to save Hirbawi, Palestine's only keffiyeh factory
Located on the outskirts of the city, Hebron, it is the last remaining factory in the country to make the kufiya.
Palästinensertücher bald nur noch aus China?
Die letzte Keffiyeh-Fabrik Palästinas kämpft ums Überleben. Denn das Tuch aus Fernost ist viel billiger.
Inside Hirbawi, Palestine's last remaining keffiyeh factory
A look at the efforts being made to save this little piece of Palestinian history.
The Palestinian kaffiyeh: an endangered species
It was Yasser Arafat’s favourite head gear and it’s now a must-have item for fashionistas around the world.
