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Jewelry
🧵 A history woven in struggle
The Palestinian keffiyeh is not just a scarf. It embodies one of the most powerful symbols of Palestinian identity and resistance.
During the Great Arab Revolt (1936–1939), the keffiyeh became the emblem of armed resistance and the Palestinian people 🇵🇸. This uprising opposed the British mandate, growing Jewish immigration, and passive Arab elites.
Until then, peasants wore it daily. But during the revolt, Palestinian fighters adopted it to hide their identities and showcase the unity of the people. In solidarity, the wider population followed their lead. The keffiyeh thus turned into a visible sign of defiance and an alternative to the Ottoman-style tarboush worn by urban elites.
🌍 From Palestine to the world
Over the decades, the keffiyeh crossed borders. Yasser Arafat wore it everywhere — even at the United Nations. Resistance icons like Leila Khaled and Abu Ubayda also embraced it, strengthening its role as a global symbol of resistance.
Today, it remains a universal sign of solidarity with Palestine and of opposition to oppression.
👉 Learn more about the history of the keffiyeh.
✨ A keffiyeh with meaning
This model carries the inscription: شماغ النشامى الاصلي – "The authentic keffiyeh of the brave."
Saad, a Palestinian merchant from the Old City of Jerusalem, offers this keffiyeh to preserve its heritage and its central place in Palestinian culture.
📏 Details
Size: approx. 122 × 122 cm
Ideal for:
Wearing proudly in daily life
Gifting as a sign of solidarity
Using as a meaningful decorative piece
🔥 By purchasing this keffiyeh, you directly support a Palestinian merchant and help preserve a historic symbol of resistance.
Also discover the other black-and-white keffiyeh and the red keffiyeh, both symbols of Palestinian struggle.
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Sa’ad is one of eight siblings who all grew up as orphans. Raised by his older brothers, they overcame life’s hardships together, starting from nothing and gradually managing to buy two shops in Jerusalem’s Old City. Today, Sa’ad works in one of these family-owned stores, carrying on the dream and determination of his brothers.
Born, raised, and still living in the Old City of Jerusalem, Sa’ad has an endless love for its historic and spiritual streets. In his youth, during the time of the First Intifada, like many Palestinians, he was deeply involved in political activism for his people’s freedom. This commitment led to multiple imprisonments and prevented him from completing his education.
Despite the challenges, Sa’ad embodies the resilience and dignity of Jerusalem’s residents, welcoming everyone who steps into his shop and sharing with them the true soul of his beloved city.
