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20 Palestinian brands to support during a time of crisis
As the destruction of Gaza continues, supporting Palestinian livelihoods has become a critical act of solidarity.
Watch: Made in Palestine
Made in Palestine is a documentary short set inside the Hirbawi textile factory, the last remaining producer of the traditional Palestinian keffiyeh in Hebron.
Palestine’s last authentic Keffiyeh factory stands strong
The occupied West Bank city of Hebron is home to the last remaining factory of authentic Palestinian keffiyehs inside Palestine.
Dedicated to Palestinian Keffiyeh Scarves, the Hirbawi Factory is the Last One Standing
In what is both an act of service and defiance, 15 looms, handled by around 20 workers – including family members of the factory owners – are keeping this iconic symbol of Palestinian culture alive.
The Palestinian headscarf: so many people have one but where are they made?
You see the black and white scarf everywhere ... But ever wondered where these keffiyehs are made?
Palestinian brands you need to know about
Pull out your credit card and be ready to spend ALL your money. Here are all the Palestinian-owned brands you need to know about.
The history of the keffiyeh
From historical origins to catwalk appearances.
‘We are very emotional’: keffiyeh-maker’s bittersweet reaction to surge in demand
Global desire to show solidarity for Palestinian cause boosts demand for traditional scarf.
Inside Palestine’s Last Keffiyeh Factory
In the face of ever-tightening restrictions imposed by the Israeli government on the West Bank, the Hirbawi keffiyeh factory remains a symbol of resilience and resistance.
One-of-a-kind West Bank factory ships the colors of Palestinian resilience worldwide
Judeh Hirbawi packages keffiyehs at the Hirbawi keffiyeh factory, which has seen an increase in sales.
West Bank factory ships the colors of Palestinian resilience worldwide
The Hibrawi family’s business now has nearly 300,000 followers on Instagram.
The Take: The last keffiyeh factory in Palestine
What is the keffiyeh and how is the last factory making them in Palestine doing?
The only Palestinian factory making keffiyehs is going strong
At a time of crisis, the work of the Hirbawi brothers in Hebron has rarely been more vital.
زيادة الطلب على الكوفية الفلسطينية
Video report from MTV Lebanon morning newscast.
Demand for traditional keffiyehs surges in last remaining Palestinian factory
The chequered scarf has become a powerful emblem of Palestinian solidarity as war rages in Gaza.
Palestinian keffiyeh scarves, controversial symbol of solidarity
Across the world, the black-and-white keffiyeh head scarf has become an emblem of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
From Yasser Arafat to Madonna: how the Palestinian keffiyeh became a global symbol
The scarf has gone from a mark of solidarity to a hipster fashion piece – and back again.
US sales of Palestinian keffiyehs soar, even as wearers targeted
Hirbawi, which has patented its brand, sells scarves internationally via its US and German websites and on Amazon
How the keffiyeh became a symbol of the Palestinian cause
The iconic Palestinian scarf started out as a practical garment. It became an emblem of an aspiring nation.
US sales of Palestinian keffiyehs soar, even as wearers targeted
A growing number of Americans are donning the keffiyeh ... to demand a ceasefire to Israel's attacks on Gaza or to signal their support for Palestinians.
US sales of Palestinian keffiyehs soar, even as wearers targeted
An uptick of keffiyeh sales points to a growing trend of pro-Palestinian solidarity in the United States.
Το τελευταίο παλαιστινιακό εργοστάσιο μαντίλας στην Παλαιστίνη
Μιλήσαμε με τον Νάελ Αλ Κασίς που διατηρεί το τελευταίο εργοστάσιο παλαιστινιακής μαντίλας στη Χεβρώνα της Δυτικής Όχθης.
A New Chapter for a Checkered Scarf
Palestinians are encouraging non-Palestinians to wear keffiyehs as a show of solidarity.
The keffiyeh is a symbol of resistance, and of hope
Black, white and worn all over the world, the Palestinian scarf has become a global statement of solidarity.
Hirbawi Kufiya: The last factory upholding the Palestinian Kufiya legacy
Hirbawi Kufiyas stand as a testament to the resilience of Palestinian heritage and the power of preserving cultural traditions.
Designs that narrate the Palestinian struggle
A Belgium-based non-profit label is working with Palestinian designers to create products that tell stories and resist the occupation through craftsmanship.
Inside Hirbawi, Palestine's last remaining keffiyeh factory
A look at the efforts being made to save this little piece of Palestinian history.
Keffiyeh Thursday: Palestinian solidarity campaign at Harvard goes global
Campaign, where students wear the distinct cloth once a week to raise awareness of the Palestinian cause, has spread to international campuses.
The Palestinian keffiyeh: All you need to know about its origins
A closer look at the origins of Palestine's iconic headscarf and how it transcended borders.
Occupation, appropriation, and the Palestinian scarf at the center of it all
The story behind the keffiyeh, the traditional Palestinian scarf co-opted by Urban Outfitters.
The Last Keffiyeh, how Facebook saved a Palestinian symbol
Nearly 20 years ago Hirbawi Textiles, the last Palestinian manufacturer of the iconic keffiyeh scarf, almost shut down its looms and closed its doors.
Campaign launched to save Hirbawi, Palestine's only keffiyeh factory
Located on the outskirts of the city, Hebron, it is the last remaining factory in the country to make the kufiya.
Endlich wieder made in Palestine
Palästinensertücher kommen schon lange nicht mehr aus Palästina, sondern aus Asien. Zwei Brüder aus Hebron produzieren jetzt wieder das Original.
The last keffiyeh factory in Palestine
The Hirbawi family has kept their keffiyeh business afloat despite the challenges they face under occupation and globalisation.
Palestinian scarf resists Chinese rivals in Hebron
In the face of strong competition from China, the traditional, locally produced Palestinian headscarf has put up a show of resistance, successfully pulling itself back from the brink of extinction.
Social media offers last keffiyeh factory lifeline
Hirbawi Textiles is located on a nondescript road on the outskirts of the Palestinian city Hebron.
The Palestinian kaffiyeh: an endangered species
It was Yasser Arafat’s favourite head gear and it’s now a must-have item for fashionistas around the world.