Palestinian Keffiyeh Shmagh Hadab Hand-Tied Tassels (May have slight imperfections in fabric.)

Approximately 50 inches x 50 inches. Material is polyester/cotton. *The hadab may have small imperfections in the cloth.*

From Jordan, comes this high-quality keffiyeh/shmagh. The tasseling, which is the crafting of the fringe (frills) and tassels is known as "hadab." It's done using mainly cotton thread by women in the Salt region in Jordan. It takes approximately 24 hours to complete one keffiyeh. In this keffiyeh.

Keffiyeh, or shmagh, is what we call this square scarf traditionally used as a Middle Eastern headdress. It was - and still is - used to protect people from the sun, dust, and sand. It's also used as a makeshift water filter. The thin fabric allows it to dry quickly. The pattern is said to represent fishing nets or ears of corn and dates back to ancient Mesopotamia.

The black and white keffiyeh is associated with Palestine. However, it is work in other Middle Eastern countries as a symbol of protest for one's country or fighting for one's country.

Handwash only. Air dry.