The Return of the Shaqloub Keffiyeh

For the first time in two years, we’re thrilled to share that the Shaqloub Keffiyeh is back. More than a scarf, this keffiyeh carries generations of heritage, craftsmanship, and resilience. Each one is woven with care by artisans in Jordan whose families trace their weaving tradition back to Palestine.

The Keffiyeh: A Woven Story of Resistance

The keffiyeh, or kufiyah, began as a practical headdress worn by farmers and Bedouins across the Levant. It offered protection from the desert sun and dust — a humble piece of daily life. But over time, it became something much greater.

During the 1936–1939 Arab Revolt, the keffiyeh emerged as a powerful symbol of resistance when British authorities attempted to suppress it. Palestinians responded by wearing it collectively, transforming it from a simple garment into a shared emblem of identity and defiance.

Today, the keffiyeh continues to represent resilience, solidarity, and belonging — not only for Palestinians but for communities around the world facing oppression and colonization. Its black and white threads have become an international symbol of justice, connecting struggles for freedom across continents.

The Shaqloub Keffiyeh: A Heritage Revived

Our Shaqloub Keffiyeh is woven in the traditional reversed style, featuring rich black fabric crossed with white threads. Each scarf is produced in a historic factory originally based in Jericho, now operating in Jordan since 1948.

Every keffiyeh reflects centuries of craftsmanship—each thread carrying memory, migration, and hope. Bringing this piece back after two years feels like welcoming home an old friend.

A Global Symbol of Intersectional Struggle

At Handmade Palestine, we recognize that the meaning of the keffiyeh extends far beyond borders. It has become a shared language of resistance for people around the world—Indigenous communities, colonized peoples, and movements for racial and social justice.

To wear a keffiyeh is to honor a common thread: the fight for dignity, land, and self-determination. Our struggles are interwoven, much like the threads of the scarf itself. In its pattern lies a quiet truth—our liberation is collective.

Why It Matters

The keffiyeh is more than fabric. It’s a map of memory, a flag of hope, and a bridge of solidarity between people who refuse to forget where they come from. Owning one is not about fashion — it’s about connection.

By purchasing the Shaqloub Keffiyeh, you are helping preserve a tradition, empower artisans, and stand in solidarity with all those who resist displacement and erasure.

Shop the Shaqloub Keffiyeh

Explore the Original Palestine-Made Keffiyeh in Traditional Reversed Style and bring home a piece of living history.

To celebrate its return, enjoy 15% off this keffiyeh style when your order totals $50 USD or more. Just use the code KEFF15 at checkout.

Together, we weave resilience.