Keffiyeh is a scarf traditionally worn by Arab men. The scarf has recently crossed into fashion mainstream America with some controversy. Urban Outfitters pulled the scarves after critics accused the scarves of being anti-war.
How to wear a Keffiyeh
The keffiyeh is usually folded in half, forming a elongated triangle. The folded part of the triangle in worn across the forehead. The keffiyeh can be held in place with a rope called an agal or wrapped like a turban Some wear it loosely and draped over the shoulders. keffiyeh scarves are almost always made of white cotton but checkered patterns are also popular.
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Also known as a shmagh, shemagh, yashmag, ghutra, a hatta or a mashada
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Traditionally folded and wrapped around the head
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Can be worn around the neck
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Use in arid climates to protect from sun and sand storms
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Became a symbol of Palestinian Nationalism in the 1930s
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Was a trademark of Yasser Arafat
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First introduced to the United States in the late 1980's with bohemian girls
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Trend comeback in 2007
