What does the Palestine scarf represent?

Palestinians fighting for the human rights of those in occupied territories, and in exile around the world, wear the symbolic fishnet-patterned keffiyeh (kufiya in Arabic) of their homeland as a display of solidarity. The scarf native to Palestine has become a metaphor for the resilience of the nation’s people.

Where did keffiyeh come from?

Where did the Keffiyeh originate? Today it is well known that the keffiyeh is a symbol of resistance and solidarity in the Arab countries and in Palestine in particular. But the root history is said to go back to the Sumerians in Mesopotamia (the civilization of Sumerians and Babylonians in West Asia in 3100 BC).

What do the colors of a keffiyeh mean?

The colors of the stitching in a keffiyeh are also vaguely associated with Palestinians’ political sympathies. Traditional black and white keffiyehs became associated with Fatah. Later, red and white keffiyehs were adopted by Palestinian Marxists, such as the PFLP.

What is the name of the Palestinian scarf?

The traditional Palestinian scarf is known as Kufiya, Keffiyeh or Hatta. Unfortunately, the local manufacturing of the symbol of the Palestinian struggle for freedom is vanishing as most Kufiyas sold around…

Where are Kufiya scarfs made in the world?

The traditional Palestinian scarf is known as Kufiya, Keffiyeh or Hatta. Unfortunately, the local manufacturing of the symbol of the Palestinian struggle for freedom is vanishing as most Kufiyas sold around the world and even in Palestine are made in China or India.

Where can I buy Hirbawi scarves made in Palestine?

By trading the Hirbawi Kufiyas, our aim is to reverse the current trend and revive the local traditional production of the Palestinian scarves. We offer you the unique opportunity to purchase original Kufiya delivered to your home, worldwide.

Where did the red and white keffiyeh scarf come from?

Later, red and white keffiyehs were adopted by Palestinian Marxists, such as the PFLP. Today, this symbol of Palestinian identity is now largely imported from China. With the scarf’s growing popularity in the 2000s, Chinese manufacturers entered the market, driving Palestinians out of the business.