Alquds Hirbawi® Kufiya

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The Alquds Hirbawi® Kufiya is our tribute to the spirit of Jerusalem, or Al Quds (القدس). As the heart of hearts and the most prominent symbol of the Palestinian diaspora, Jerusalem embodies the timeless beauty and unwavering strength of the Palestinian people. Our authentic Palestinian Keffiyeh, with a light gold pattern on a raw cotton base, captures the essence of this sacred city. With its brown laces, the Alquds shemagh reflects the enduring heritage, rich history, and steadfast determination of Jerusalem and the Jerusalemites. Embrace the tradition and heritage of Palestine with this authentic and traditional Kufiya, a symbol of resilience, solidarity, and the indomitable spirit of Al Quds.
By Hirbawi®

The Keffiyeh (pronounced “Kufiya” in Palestine) continues to hold deep and symbolic value, and serves as an icon of resistance, struggle and freedom for the Palestinian people. 

The Hirbawi Keffiyeh is handmade using a classic cross-stitching technique honed over generations. The Keffiyeh is traditionally woven on two layers, the “base”, and the “pattern” or “flower” ( وردة) in Arabic. Beyond its unmatched quality, the Keffiyeh maintains its original functionality:

  • Keeping you cool in hot climates under direct sunlight.
  • Effective shielding against dust and fast-blowing winds.
  • Excellent moisture-wicking properties, directing sweat and moisture away from the skin.

The Keffiyeh now comes in a variety of colours and patterns that are evolving alongside Palestinian culture. Today, a wide selection of designs are available, based on historic landmarks, and elements of Palestinian culture, as well as the traditional staple Keffiyeh patterns that are known and loved around the world.
Materials & Size
  • Warm and Comfortable
  • Breathable and Moisture-Wicking Fabric
  • Fabric weight: 170g/m²
  • Dimensions: 47” x 47”
  • 85% Cotton, 15% High Quality Synthetic
Care Guide
  • Hand wash recommended
  • Machine wash gentle (delicate)
  • Do not bleach
  • Use mild detergent
  • Air dry

Product information

Shipping Costs

We ship worldwide from our warehouses in the EU via DHL.

Below, you can find our shipping costs based on your country or region:

Destination Standard Shipping with Tracking
Portugal 8 €
Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United States 12 €
All other countries 10 €

Please note: If you are outside the EU, your customs authority may charge import duties and customs fees.

If you are located in Palestine or the occupied Palestinian territories, please contact us before placing an order. We deliver locally using a transport company, and payment can be made upon delivery.


Shipping Times

The total estimated delivery time is approximately two months. Our stock is shipped from Palestine to our fulfillment center in Europe, after which each order is dispatched individually.

You will receive a notification once your order leaves our fulfillment center. Delivery times are as follows:

  • Within the EU: A few days
  • UK/Ireland: Up to 10 business days
  • USA: Up to 20 business days
  • Other countries: Up to 30 business days


Tracking

You will receive a tracking number via email once your package has been dispatched.

Typically, we need up to two weeks to dispatch all orders after a restock. Once shipped, you will receive an email with a Portuguese tracking number, along with another email containing the invoice, which may be needed for customs.
Please use the Portuguese tracking number to track your package at your local post office.

We ship via DHL Worldwide. In most countries, DHL hands the packages to the local postal service. Orders can be tracked via DHL until the package is transferred to the regional postal service, after which tracking will continue with the regional carrier.

Due to high demand and limited supply, each order is limited to one kufiya.

This helps ensure more people have the opportunity to own a Hirbawi® Kufiya.

Thank you for your understanding.

The story

Jerusalem, the Heart of Hearts

Jerusalem, or Al Quds (القدس), is the centre-stage of the Palestinian story. One of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem's economy was historically supported almost exclusively by religious pilgrims, as it was located far from the major ports of Yafa and Gaza.

Both Palestinians and Israelis claim Jerusalem as their capital. During the Partition Plan of 1948, the British (in classic colonial style) envisioned the city as divided between a Palestinian state and a new Jewish state. When the Palestinians did not accept the plan, Israel instead took control of West Jerusalem and declared itself a Zionist State, exclusive to its Jewish population. War erupted, and with time, Israel has cemented full control of both West Jerusalem, along with East Jerusalem, and many major parts of the Arab territory allotted to the future Palestinian State.

Paradoxically, Zionism recoiled from Jerusalem, particularly the Old City. First, because Jerusalem was regarded as a symbol of the diaspora and a rallying point for Palestinians, and second, because the holy sites to Christianity and Islam were seen as complications that would not fit in with the narrative of the creation of an exclusively Jewish state with Jerusalem as its capital. Perspectives would shift as the right-wing religious Likud party took control of Israel. Spurring a growing far-right Jewish-settler population in its rhetoric, under the Likud, Jerusalem gradually became the center of a cult-like devotion that had not existed before.

Today, the ethnic composition of Jerusalem’s population has remained about 30 percent Palestinian, but it is in no way equal to that of their Jewish neighbors. Identification cards are regularly revoked, and police crackdowns on any form of dissent or Palestinian nationalism are regular. From its high seat, the Palestinians of Jerusalem take on lives as outcasts in their own land, a minority of second-class citizens. In Jerusalem, new Palestinian leaders are being born. In Jerusalem, the heart of hearts, the Palestinian narrative unfolds.

HANDMADE IN PALESTINE

Crafted with care, shaped by tradition

Watch our video to see the skill and dedication that go into creating each Alquds Hirbawi® Kufiya.