11 Ways to Wear the Palestinian Keffiyeh aka Kufiya, Hatta, Shemagh

The Kufiya, also known around the world as “keffiyeh”, “shemagh” and “hatta”, is a traditional Arabic scarf recognizable as a wrapped headdress often featuring the iconic checkered pattern.

It holds significant symbolic value for millions of Palestinians as a symbol of freedom and independence, it is wearable in a wide variety of ways.

See our video or visit our website to help guide you with these traditional Palestinian styles, and to find your favourite Palestinian Kufiya!

www.kufiya.org

11 Styles:
00:00 Casual Shoulder Wrap
00:16 Classic Neck Wrap
00:53 Classic Shoulder Wrap
01:20 Simple Scarf Wrap
01:44 Poncho Shoulder Wrap
01:56 V-Shaped Shoulder Wrap
02:08 Classic Cloak Wrap
02:16 Loose Headdress
02:30 Covered Cloak Wrap
02:46 Traditional Headdress
03:27 Classic Intifada Headdress