Mandela African Hirbawi® Kufiya

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Named after the world-renowned South African civil rights leader, the Mandela African Kufiya is woven in the Pan-African colors of Red, Yellow, Green, and Black. The Mandela Kufiya commemorates the common struggle of African nations for sovereignty and liberation from colonialism, with the human rights struggle against Israeli apartheid in Palestine. The proceeds from this Kufiya support the local African-Palestinian community and learning centre in Jerusalem.
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

Long Walk to Freedom

On 11 February 1990, Nelson Mandela raised a clenched fist as he walked out of Victor Verster prison after 27 years of captivity. The struggle he led to end racial segregation and transform South Africa into a democracy is especially hailed by Palestinians, who have endured occupation for nearly a century. Thousands of Palestinians are imprisoned without legal justification, two million Gazans remain confined in what Human Rights Watch calls an “open-air prison,” and millions are separated from their ancestral homes by the Apartheid Wall. Yet, like Mandela, Palestinians remain hopeful and committed to the vision of liberation and freedom.

“Let My People Go” is the central message of the Mandela Kufiya. A biblical call that branded African struggles against tyranny, it remains relevant to Palestine today. The Palestinian story is deeply connected to those of African nations and their descendants in the Americas and Europe, all standing against colonialism, slavery, and apartheid in the pursuit of freedom.

This Kufiya symbolizes a shared struggle—a fabric that unites colonized and disenfranchised peoples, Pan-African and Palestinian alike, telling our story and demanding justice. Proceeds support the African-Palestinian community in Jerusalem, especially the youth of African descent who face ongoing discrimination under Israeli occupation. In Mandela’s words, “We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians.” The Mandela African Kufiya strives to realize this vision.

HANDMADE IN PALESTINE

Crafted with care, shaped by tradition

Watch our video to see the skill and dedication that go into creating each Mandela African Hirbawi® Kufiya.

The palette