Handmade Blog — Keffiyeh

The history of Keffiyeh: A traditional Scarf from Palestine

September 24, 2018 • Hirbawi • History • Keffiyeh

This scarf we call the keffiyeh today has a fascinating history dating back to Sumerians and Babylonians in Mesopotamia. It is also known as a shemagh, hatta, and yamegh. We did some research and found out more about it!