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

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

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.