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The Hirbawi® Journal
From the garment that started the conversation on Palestine, our blog brings you news & discussions on Palestinian Culture, Beauty, Struggle, and Liberation.
Can Anyone Wear a Keffiyeh? Solidarity, Respect & Cultural Meaning
Can anyone wear a keffiyeh? Yes. Its history and meaning help explain why it stands apart among cultural garments. This post explores the keffiyeh as a symbol of international solidarity,...
What Does Sumud Mean? The Palestinian Concept of Steadfast Resilience
Sumud (صمود) is the Palestinian concept of steadfast endurance — a quiet refusal to disappear. It describes farmers tending olive groves, artisans preserving crafts, and factories continuing despite hardship. This...
A Tale of Two Larks
The last producer of the symbolic Palestinian Keffiyeh/Kufiya headdress creates a new design dedicated to the Irish people.
What Does the Palestinian Keffiyeh Symbolize?
Today, the Palestinian keffiyeh, also known as a “kufiya,” “hatta,” or “shemagh,” is an international symbol of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
Beit Sahour: The Town of Unruly Shepherds
The Hirbawi Factory creates a kufiya based on the gripping story of an ancient township in Palestine.
What Does It Mean to Be Born Palestinian?
A Palestinian child holding a victory sign can tell you that from a young age, Palestinian children develop a powerful awareness of their identity.
The Scarlet Kufiya of Dura
Wine-red and rich in color, the scarlet kufiya of Dura symbolizes the famous grapes and vineyards of this ancient and fertile village, its lasting heritage from the mists of antiquity.





























