Deir al Balah Hirbawi® Kufiya

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Flourish with the blossoming Deir al Balah Hirbawi® Kufiya, a city within the Gaza Strip that translates to “Monastery of the Date Palm” in Arabic, and a timeless shemagh design representing this remarkable city and its iconic, golden-brown crop. Like the fruit, which is renowned for its resilience to extreme conditions and yet flourishes with sweetness, its namesake, Deir al Balah, reflects the joyful spirit of the city and its people, who have historically resided on the frontline between empires seeking to conquer or destroy it. This Palestinian keffiyeh is a celebration of the unyielding spirit and rich history of the Deir al Balah community.
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

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

Roots of Resilience

The coastal plain town of Deir al Balah dates as far back as the 14th Century BCE, where, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sinai Desert, the settlement was created as the final bastion of the Ancient Egyptian empire under King Ramesses II, on the frontline to the land of Canaan. This land, situated in modern-day Gaza, is renowned for its orchards of golden date palm trees that decorate its marshy landscape. But behind its beauty and beneath the damp soil, rest the aged roots of a hardy people, and their long history of perseverance, as old as antiquity.

From the Crusaders and the Ayyubids to the Ottomans and the British, the town of Deir al Balah has always been contested due to its strategic position between Mesopotamia and Africa. With each cycle of war, it would be destroyed by one side or the other, only to be rebuilt anew. Come what may, the town of Deir al Balah would not only survive but flourish, its palm trees ever blossoming with fruit.

Today, in the face of ravaging terror and destruction at the hands of the Israeli occupation, the story of Deir al Balah inspires the world. Inevitably, this town will emerge once again from its undying roots and rise above adversity like a phoenix from the ashes.

HANDMADE IN PALESTINE

Crafted with care, shaped by tradition

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