Akka Hirbawi® Kufiya

Name: Akka Hirbawi® Kufiya
Brand: Hirbawi®
SKU: K_AKKA
Price: 35.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

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The ancient harbor of Akka (عكا, “Acre”) has borne more than just the crashing of waves. Sought after by empires spanning three continents, the radiant pattern of the kufiya speaks to the vivid beauty of a town that was the cultural gateway between Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean, and yet still keeps its indigenous Palestinian heritage to this day. The Akka Kufiya is an effort to capture the vibrant spirit of this lively Mediterranean city.

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

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Shipping Costs

All our products are made in Palestine and shipped to our fulfillment center in Portugal. From there, each order is dispatched by registered mail with a tracking number, and final delivery is handled by the local postal service in your country.

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 ensure your shipping address is complete and accurate, and track your order with your local postal service using the tracking number we provide.

For orders outside the EU, customs duties are uncommon but may apply depending on the local laws of the destination country. If they do, it is the customer’s responsibility to handle any related procedures or payments.

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

You will receive a shipping notification once your order leaves our fulfillment center in Portugal.

Estimated delivery times after dispatch:

Within the EU: 2–5 business days
UK & Ireland: Up to 10 business days
USA: Up to 15 business days
Other countries: Up to 30 business days

Please note: Following a major restock, our fulfillment center may need up to two weeks to dispatch all pending orders.

Tracking

Once your order is shipped, you'll receive:

A tracking number by email
A separate email with your invoice, which may be required for customs clearance outside the EU

We ship by registered international mail from Portugal via CTT (Portugal’s postal service). Your 13-character tracking number can be used to track your parcel on the CTT website and, thanks to international postal agreements, in most countries you can also use the same tracking number on your local postal service’s website.

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

Pearl of the Levant

Akka was founded by the Canaanites in 3000 BC, deriving its name from the word akkaw, meaning "hot sand." Possibly the third oldest city in the world, the people of Akka are on an ongoing mission to preserve its Palestinian identity in the face of an apartheid occupation that seeks to undermine it.

The coastal plain and city of Akka have historically been a fortified naval base and gateway between the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean. Surrounded by sea walls built in the 7th Century by the Umayyad empire, Akka was exploited by subsequent empires as their most treasured fortified outpost in the Levant region, including the conquest of European Crusaders in the 12th century, followed by the Abbuyid Calophate, the Mamluks, the Ottomons, and eventually the British Emprie. The recurring experience of invasion by an outside occupier made the indigenous Palestinians of Akka incredibly resilient, and also nurtured a multicultural and diverse heritage, signified especially by Akka's diversity of religious communities, including Muslims, Druze, Christians, Jews, and notably the Baháʼí faith, of which Akka is a pilgrimage site.

Despite the city being considered part of the Arab-majority state proposed in the 1947 Partition Plan, the vast majority of Akka's indigenous Palestinian residents were expelled from Akka during the 1948 Nakba. The exception was those Palestinians who managed to hide behind the walls of the old city of Akka. To this day, with the exception of Nazareth, Akka is the only historic Palestinian city in the occupied territories where Palestinian buildings, cultural, religious, and historic sites are largely intact, thanks to the tireless efforts of these Palestinian residents.

HANDMADE IN PALESTINE