Yafa Hirbawi® Kufiya

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Our Yafa Hirbawi® Kufiya is a stunning tribute to the majestic city of Yafa (Jaffa), known for its timeless beauty and rich history. The vibrant blue zigzag pattern on the deep black background captures the essence of the city’s serene seaside and the expansive views of the Mediterranean coastline. This authentic Palestinian keffiyeh resonates with the spirit of Yafa (يافا), meaning beauty in Canaanite, the largest city in historic Palestine before the 1948 Nakba. Yafa holds a special place in the hearts of all Palestinians.
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 6-8 €
Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea 10-12 €
United States 9-12 $
All other countries 8-10 €

 

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 & Delivery Times

All orders are prepared and dispatched from our warehouses in Portugal and the USA.

During restocks or high-demand periods, we may need 1 to 3 weeks to dispatch your order , depending on the size of the restock and the number of orders being prepared.

Once your order has been dispatched, the estimated delivery time is:

  • European Union and USA: 3 to 5 working days
  • All other countries: 7 to 21 working days

Please note that these are estimated delivery times after dispatch. In rare cases, postal services or customs procedures may cause delays, and delivery may take up to 30 to 45 working days after dispatch.

For orders shipped outside the European Union, your parcel may be stopped by customs in the destination country. If this happens, the local customs office or postal service may contact you to request additional information, a declaration, or payment of local taxes, duties, or handling fees.

These charges are not included in our prices or shipping fees and are the responsibility of the receiver. Please follow the tracking updates carefully and respond to any request from your local customs or postal service as soon as possible , to avoid delays or the parcel being returned.

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

The Great Port City

Once the epicentre of the Palestinian economy, the people of Yafa built their city on one major trade, citrus groves, and in particular, the world-renowned Yafa Orange. By the 1930s, Yafa was exporting tens of millions of citrus crates to the rest of the world, earning the city an important place in the global economy. With its success, the city flourished with new businesses, ranging from banks and shipping firms to numerous factories that produced glass, metal, textiles, sweets, and more.

Sadly, fortunes would run dry, as at the declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel, Zionist military forces displaced 95 percent of Yafa's indigenous Arab Palestinian population. The Palestinians of Yafa had lost everything overnight: their city, their friends, their families, their property, and their entire physical and social environment. Today, the estimated number of Palestinian refugees from Yafa hovers around 700,000, an estimated one-tenth of the Palestinian refugee population.

The story of Yafa's ongoing Nakba is the story of the transformation of this thriving modern urban center into a marginalized people suffering from poverty, discrimination, gentrification, crime, and demolition since the initial wave of mass expulsion in 1948 to the present day.

HANDMADE IN PALESTINE

Crafted with care, shaped by tradition

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

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