Alquds Hirbawi® Kufiya

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The Alquds Hirbawi® Kufiya is our tribute to the spirit of Jerusalem, or Al Quds (القدس). As the heart of hearts and the most prominent symbol of the Palestinian diaspora, Jerusalem embodies the timeless beauty and unwavering strength of the Palestinian people. Our authentic Palestinian Keffiyeh, with a light gold pattern on a raw cotton base, captures the essence of this sacred city. With its brown laces, the Alquds shemagh reflects the enduring heritage, rich history, and steadfast determination of Jerusalem and the Jerusalemites. Embrace the tradition and heritage of Palestine with this authentic and traditional Kufiya, a symbol of resilience, solidarity, and the indomitable spirit of Al Quds.
By Hirbawi®

The Keffiyeh (pronounced “Kufiya” in Palestine) continues to hold deep and symbolic value, and serves as an icon of resistance, struggle and freedom for the Palestinian people. 

The Hirbawi Keffiyeh is handmade using a classic cross-stitching technique honed over generations. The Keffiyeh is traditionally woven on two layers, the “base”, and the “pattern” or “flower” ( وردة) in Arabic. Beyond its unmatched quality, the Keffiyeh maintains its original functionality:

  • Keeping you cool in hot climates under direct sunlight.
  • Effective shielding against dust and fast-blowing winds.
  • Excellent moisture-wicking properties, directing sweat and moisture away from the skin.

The Keffiyeh now comes in a variety of colours and patterns that are evolving alongside Palestinian culture. Today, a wide selection of designs are available, based on historic landmarks, and elements of Palestinian culture, as well as the traditional staple Keffiyeh patterns that are known and loved around the world.
Materials & Size
  • Warm and Comfortable
  • Breathable and Moisture-Wicking Fabric
  • Fabric weight: 170g/m²
  • Dimensions: 47” x 47”
  • 85% Cotton, 15% High Quality Synthetic
Care Guide
  • Hand wash recommended
  • Machine wash gentle (delicate)
  • Do not bleach
  • Use mild detergent
  • Air dry

Product information

Shipping Costs

All our products are made in Palestine and shipped to our fulfillment center in Portugal. From there, each order is dispatched by registered mail with a tracking number, and final delivery is handled by the local postal service in your country.

Below, you can find our shipping costs based on your country or region:

Destination Standard Shipping with Tracking
Portugal 8 €
Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United States 12 €
All other countries 10 €

 

Please ensure your shipping address is complete and accurate, and track your order with your local postal service using the tracking number we provide.

For orders outside the EU, customs duties are uncommon but may apply depending on the local laws of the destination country. If they do, it is the customer’s responsibility to handle any related procedures or payments.

If you are located in Palestine or the occupied Palestinian territories, please contact us before placing an order. We deliver locally using a transport company, and payment can be made upon delivery.


Shipping Times

You will receive a shipping notification once your order leaves our fulfillment center in Portugal.

Estimated delivery times after dispatch:

  • Within the EU: 2–5 business days
  • UK & Ireland: Up to 10 business days
  • USA: Up to 15 business days
  • Other countries: Up to 30 business days

Please note: Following a major restock, our fulfillment center may need up to two weeks to dispatch all pending orders.

 

Tracking

Once your order is shipped, you'll receive:

  • A tracking number by email
  • A separate email with your invoice, which may be required for customs clearance outside the EU

We ship by registered international mail from Portugal via CTT (Portugal’s postal service). Your 13-character tracking number can be used to track your parcel on the CTT website and, thanks to international postal agreements, in most countries you can also use the same tracking number on your local postal service’s website. 

 

 

Due to high demand and limited supply, each order is limited to one kufiya.

This helps ensure more people have the opportunity to own a Hirbawi® Kufiya.

Thank you for your understanding.

The story

Jerusalem, the Heart of Hearts

Jerusalem, or Al Quds (القدس), is the centre-stage of the Palestinian story. One of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem's economy was historically supported almost exclusively by religious pilgrims, as it was located far from the major ports of Yafa and Gaza.

Both Palestinians and Israelis claim Jerusalem as their capital. During the Partition Plan of 1948, the British (in classic colonial style) envisioned the city as divided between a Palestinian state and a new Jewish state. When the Palestinians did not accept the plan, Israel instead took control of West Jerusalem and declared itself a Zionist State, exclusive to its Jewish population. War erupted, and with time, Israel has cemented full control of both West Jerusalem, along with East Jerusalem, and many major parts of the Arab territory allotted to the future Palestinian State.

Paradoxically, Zionism recoiled from Jerusalem, particularly the Old City. First, because Jerusalem was regarded as a symbol of the diaspora and a rallying point for Palestinians, and second, because the holy sites to Christianity and Islam were seen as complications that would not fit in with the narrative of the creation of an exclusively Jewish state with Jerusalem as its capital. Perspectives would shift as the right-wing religious Likud party took control of Israel. Spurring a growing far-right Jewish-settler population in its rhetoric, under the Likud, Jerusalem gradually became the center of a cult-like devotion that had not existed before.

Today, the ethnic composition of Jerusalem’s population has remained about 30 percent Palestinian, but it is in no way equal to that of their Jewish neighbors. Identification cards are regularly revoked, and police crackdowns on any form of dissent or Palestinian nationalism are regular. From its high seat, the Palestinians of Jerusalem take on lives as outcasts in their own land, a minority of second-class citizens. In Jerusalem, new Palestinian leaders are being born. In Jerusalem, the heart of hearts, the Palestinian narrative unfolds.

HANDMADE IN PALESTINE

Crafted with care, shaped by tradition

Watch our video to see the skill and dedication that go into creating each Alquds Hirbawi® Kufiya.