MILSPEC SURPLUS 100% Cotton Plain Black Palestinian Shemagh Arab Keffiyeh Headscarf Unisex Desert Shawl Hijab Scarf

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Ramachandran, Arjun (30 May 2008). "Keffiyeh kerfuffle hits Bondi bottleshop". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Archived from the original on 29 August 2011 . Retrieved 24 September 2013. More recently, the keffiyeh has been at the center of a global debate. People who are not Arabs have begun wearing it as a political or fashion statement, angering many Palestinians. The keffiyeh has significant symbolism (and that’s putting it lightly). For people to wear it without at the very least knowing its importance, is insulting because it has become synonymous in many ways with the Palestinian identity and other Arab identities.

The keffiyeh became intrinsically linked to the Palestinian struggle, particularly during the Arab Revolt in Palestine in 1936. British authorities attempted to ban it, as Palestinian rebels and revolutionaries adopted it to obscure their identities. In response, Palestinians, en masse, defiantly wore the keffiyeh, thwarting authorities' efforts to identify dissenters. Swedenburg, Ted (1995). Memories of Revolt: The 1936–1939 Rebellion and the Palestinian National Past. University of Minnesota Press. p.35. ISBN 978-1-557-28763-2. Headgear : The primary use of the Keffiyeh has been as a headgear to protect against the scorching sun and blowing sands of the desert. Its design provides effective cover while allowing ventilation. Lebanese tantour, Joe Challita Couture; tights, stylist’s own; dress, belt, earrings, Krikor Jabotian. Photo: Greg Adamski Palestinian performance artist Fargo Tbakhi adds "barbed wire" to the list, explaining the pattern could depict "that ever-present symbol of the occupation," although he relates most to the fishing net design, also called the fatha (opening).In my opinion, I see no harm in the keffiyeh becoming a fashionable accessory. We see that many artists around the world have put on a keffiyeh in music videos and movies, but it's important that you understand the meaning, and inform your friends and family about the symbolism. Shemagh scarves can be used as pillows. Sleeping in a tent is hard enough. It’s even worse if you don’t have any way to support your head while you try to sleep. If you have a shemagh with you it can be rolled up and used as a very acceptable pillow in its own right. Or, if you have an inflatable pillow, you can wrap it in your shemagh to make the surface more agreeable to your skin. Thought to have been originally made out of wool, before cotton was introduced from India and Egypt, the keffiyeh - also called the shemagh in Jordan and Syria, and the ghutra in Gulf countries – remains distinctly Arab but is non-religious, as Arab Christians, Muslims, Druze and secular people wear it across the region, in different colours and designs. The Mato & Hash Shemagh Cotton Scarf is billed as a ‘military’ scarf. But there is nothing particularly militaristic about it. It’s a traditional (almost) keffiyeh that can be used for whatever purpose you have in mind, military or otherwise. We say it’s ‘almost’ traditional because at 43 x 43 inches it’s slightly smaller than the true keffiyeh, which is 47 x 47 inches. But it’s close enough that it won’t be an issue for most people.

Local history has it that the shemagh originated on the Arabian Peninsula, although over time their popularity spread throughout the entire Middle East. During the 1930s they became a symbol of the Arab Revolt ( 2). And during the 1970s the keffiyeh became the trademark look of Palestinian Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat ( 3). A shemagh scarf also helps you stay warm on those cold desert nights. Just as the desert can get baking hot in the daytime it tends to get cool at night as there is nothing to hold the heat, which vents into the atmosphere. In that case, the keffiyeh has historically been used to provide warmth against the desert cold. Today, it is used by people all over the world as a winter scarf. a b Mawad, Dalal; Eve Brennan (12 October 2023). "France bans all pro-Palestinian protests". CNN . Retrieved 2 November 2023. The shemagh (pronounced ‘schmog’) is a traditional cotton scarf that originated in the Middle East, where it is known primarily as the ‘keffiyeh’. No one is quite sure when the first shemaghs appeared, but they were already considered traditional Arab dress at the time of T. E. Lawrence – better known as Lawrence of Arabia ( 1) – during World War I. The rise of the Keffiyeh in fashion has presented both opportunities and challenges. While it has introduced the symbol to a wider audience and encouraged dialogue about its origins, it has also raised concerns about commercialization and commodification. Critics argue that turning the Keffiyeh into a fashion accessory risks diluting its powerful message of resistance and solidarity. It's essential to approach the use of the Keffiyeh in fashion with sensitivity and respect for its cultural significance. Challenges to the Keffiyeh TraditionThe important role of peasant farmers (the fellahin) in the Great Arab Revolt of 1936 – 39 – the uprising against the British Mandate government of Palestine, demanding Arab independence – politicised the keffiyeh. It came to be widely adopted by urban dwellers as a symbol of Arab/Palestinian identity and an expression of nationalism. Ramachandran, Arjun (29 May 2008). "Celebrity chef under fire for 'jihadi chic' ". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Archived from the original on 21 September 2011 . Retrieved 24 September 2013. A step into tradition, a step into style. Learn the various ways to drape the Keffiyeh and carry a From where can I buy a Palestinian keffiyeh? 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 ] Palestine solidarity: growing state intolerance towards the right to protest". The Network for Police Monitoring. 17 October 2023 . Retrieved 2 November 2023.