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a b c "Thousands continue to march in support of Gaza in multiple cities worldwide". Al Jazeera English. 29 October 2023 . Retrieved 2 November 2023. After supporters of the Palestinian-made Hirbawi Kufiya brought the factory light, the international community responded. And the mission of the Hirbawi Family to preserve the Palestinian Kufiya was invigorated. Son of Yasser Hirbawi, Jouda Hirbawi (Right) and founder of Kufiya.org and Hirbawi Europe, Nael Al Qassis (Left). Although, Yasser Hirbawi passed in 2018, his three sons carry on the determination, passion, and commitment their father instilled in them, the business, and Palestinian supporters worldwide.

However, it's crucial to approach wearing the keffiyeh with respect for its cultural significance, and understanding the history it represents. Ultimately, the keffiyeh is a symbol of unity, and it can be embraced by anyone who does so with an appreciation for its rich heritage and a commitment to promoting understanding and peace. Preserving the Keffiyeh Tradition Many saw this as a dilution of the Palestinian cause. Omar Joseph Nasser-Khoury, a Palestinian fashion designer, told The Guardian that the keffiyeh symbolises “dispossession, systematic displacement, extrajudicial killings [and] oppression.” Its use by designers divorced from that context is, he said, irresponsible. “It’s almost disrespectful and it’s exploitative.” Kasraoui, Safaa (20 October 2023). "Police Deny Preventing Woman From Carrying Keffiyeh in Wydad AC Match". Morocco World News . Retrieved 2 November 2023. The scarf is an identity marker for Palestinians around the world and is fiercely protected by them as well. With the beginning of the digital and late capitalist age, the keffiyeh reached thousands of people and many fashion brands co-opted the design like Urban Outfitters making ‘anti-war woven scarf’ in 2007 and Topshop’s ‘ festival-ready scarf’ playsuit in 2017.

As the keffiyeh scarfcontinues to evolve and adapt in response to changing times, it remains a potent emblem of solidarity with the Palestinian cause and the broader fight against oppression. Its global recognition and adoption by activists and fashion enthusiasts alike serve as a testament to its enduring relevance. The Keffiyeh originated amongst Bedouins as a practical and protective covering for the head and face, especially in the arid desert climate in which they have traditionally lived, [3] [4] [5] before adaptation as a symbol of Wahhabism and then Palestinian nationalism. The term itself is a loan from Italian ( cuffia) and shares its etymology with English " coif". [1] Varieties and variations [ edit ] Weir, Shelagh, Palestinian Costume (London: British Museum, 1989) Related Objects from the Collection At 43 x 43 it’s a wee bit smaller than the traditional keffiyeh, but not so much that it inhibits the scarf’s usefulness. Whether you’re navigating the frigid, wind-blown streets of Boston in the winter, or the summiting Half Dome under the relentless summer sun, the Vochic Shemagh scarf has you covered. Literally. 9. Tapp Collections Premium Shemagh Scarf

Saudis and Jordanians wear a red-and-white chequered shemagh, said to have been influenced by the British. Prior to the 1930s however, the keffiyeh was worn by travelling Bedouin tribes and Palestinian farmers year-round as protection against the sun and sand storms Bramley, Ellie Violet (9 August 2019). "The keffiyeh: symbol of Palestinian struggle falls victim to fashion". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 18 October 2023. Kawar, Widad, and Sibba Einarsdóttir. “ Arab Men’s Dress in the Eastern Mediterranean.” Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion: Central and Southwest Asia. Ed. Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood. Oxford: Berg Publishers, 2010. 170–172. Bloomsbury Fashion Central. Web. 24 May. 2021.Bobby Caina Calvan; Jake Bleiberg (9 October 2023). "Demonstrators rally across the U.S. in response to violent conflict between Israel and Hamas". PBS. Associated Press . Retrieved 2 November 2023. There was widespread sympathy with the anti-colonial and anti-imperialist struggles in the developing world.