KUFIYA JOURNAL
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What does the Palestinian keffiyeh symbolize?
From its ancient Mesopotamian origins to its modern status as a global symbol of solidarity, the Palestinian keffiyeh (also called kufiya, shemagh ...
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Things You Need to Know About the Palestinian Kufiya/Keffiyeh
1. Ancient Roots, Timeless Symbol
Born in 3100 BCE Mesopotamia as a priestly garment, the kufiya (named after Iraq’s city of Kufa) evolved into a ...
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Woven Solidarity: Every Kufiya Feeds Gaza
A Legacy of Resistance & Generosity
Since 1981, the Kufiya factory has stood as a symbol of Palestinian resilience. Today, we take a bold step...
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The Unbreakable Seed: A Palestinian Awakening
I. The First Lesson: Stones as Syllables
Before we learn to write our names, we learn the grammar of resistance. A six-year-old’s hand, curled arou...
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The Art of Resilience, 30 Years of the Oslo Accords
Weaving Hope Through Tradition
For thirty years, what began as a temporary arrangement under the Oslo Accords has become a permanent state of econ...
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The Keffiyeh: More Than an Accessory, a Symbol of Resistance and Identity
The keffiyeh, that iconic black-and-white checkered scarf, is far more than a fashion statement. It is a symbol deeply rooted in the history and st...