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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.

The National News | Aug 5, 2025

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.

Al Jazeera | Jul 11, 2025

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.

Middle East Monitor | May 12, 2025

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.

AD Middle East | Apr 25, 2025

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?

Middle East Monitor | Nov 16, 2024

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.

Cosmopolitan ME | Sep 19, 2024

The history of the keffiyeh

From historical origins to catwalk appearances.

NSS Magazine | Jun 13, 2024

‘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.

The Guardian | May 24, 2024

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.

Atmos Earth | Apr 23, 2024

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.

NPR | Feb 29, 2024

West Bank factory ships the colors of Palestinian resilience worldwide

The Hibrawi family’s business now has nearly 300,000 followers on Instagram.

wbur | Feb 29, 2024

The Take: The last keffiyeh factory in Palestine

What is the keffiyeh and how is the last factory making them in Palestine doing?

Al Jazeera | Jan 11, 2024

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.

Al Jazeera | Jan 6, 2024

زيادة الطلب على الكوفية الفلسطينية

Video report from MTV Lebanon morning newscast.

MTV Lebanon | Dec 20, 2023

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.

The National News | Dec 17, 2023

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.

Reuters | Dec 15, 2023

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.

The Guardian | Dec 11, 2023

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

Arab News | Dec 8, 2023

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.

Vox | Dec 6, 2023

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.

Reuters | Dec 5, 2023

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.

Al Jazeera | Dec 5, 2023

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.

News 247/7 | Nov 11, 2023

A New Chapter for a Checkered Scarf

Palestinians are encouraging non-Palestinians to wear keffiyehs as a show of solidarity.

The New York Times | Nov 9, 2023

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.

Hyphen Online | Nov 7, 2023

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.

Gulf News | Jul 25, 2023

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.

Middle East Eye | Jan 6, 2023

Inside Hirbawi, Palestine's last remaining keffiyeh factory

A look at the efforts being made to save this little piece of Palestinian history.

The National News | Sep 19, 2022

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.

Middle East Eye | Mar 23, 2022

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.

Middle East Eye | May 28, 2021

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.

Document Journal | Jun 7, 2019

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.

euronews | Nov 20, 2016

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.

Al Bawaba | May 12, 2016

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.

Spiegel Online | Aug 1, 2015

The last keffiyeh factory in Palestine

The Hirbawi family has kept their keffiyeh business afloat despite the challenges they face under occupation and globalisation.

Middle East Eye | Jul 28, 2015

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.

Taipei Times | Apr 26, 2015

Social media offers last keffiyeh factory lifeline

Hirbawi Textiles is located on a nondescript road on the outskirts of the Palestinian city Hebron.

BBC News | Aug 8, 2011

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.

AFP | Aug 20, 2008