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

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Its prominence increased during the 1960s with the beginning of the Palestinian resistance movement and its adoption by Palestinian politician Yasser Arafat. [2]

Arafat’s use of the keffiyeh as his permanent head-covering cemented its status as a global icon of Palestinian nationalism and resistance. Guerilla fighters could conceal their identity by wrapping the cloth completely around their face. Having been an exclusively male garment, it was adopted by women, such as the resistance fighter, Leila Khaled, who iconically wore it in headscarf fashion. During the First Intifada (1987) and Second Intifada (2000) it came to be worn worldwide as a symbol of protest and resistance, and solidarity with the Palestinian people. Mural depicting Leila Khaled on the separation wall at Bethlehem, 2018. Courtesy of wikicommons. 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.Donica, Joseph (10 November 2020), "Head Coverings, Arab Identity, and New Materialism", All Things Arabia, Brill, pp.163–176, ISBN 978-90-04-43592-6 , retrieved 18 October 2023 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.

Palestine solidarity: growing state intolerance towards the right to protest". The Network for Police Monitoring. 17 October 2023 . Retrieved 2 November 2023. Kasraoui, Safaa (20 October 2023). "Police Deny Preventing Woman From Carrying Keffiyeh in Wydad AC Match". Morocco World News . Retrieved 2 November 2023. Shemagh scarves provide protection from dust storms. Granted, dust storms aren’t a major concern for most Americans, although they do pop up from time to time ( 4). It’s a different story, however, for those who live or are stationed in areas of the Middle East, where dust storms are a commonplace occurrence ( 5). When the choking clouds of dust and sand roll in, the shemagh provides invaluable protection that allows you to breathe until you can find significant cover. The olive tree, which boasts an impressive lifespan of 300 to 600 years, stands as a powerful emblem of Palestinian resilience and an unwavering attachment to their land.

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Spanish Minister Objects – Says Criticism of Israel Not anti-Semitic", International Herald Tribune, July 20, 2006 [1] 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).