Palestinian Keffiyeh | Beit Sahour
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The Beit Sahour kufiya is defined by its warm brown base and black zigzag pattern, reflecting the fertile soil that has long sustained this historic town near Bethlehem. There is a stillness to Beit Sahour, a sense of life lived close to the land, where agriculture, tradition, and community remain deeply intertwined.
Known as the site of the Shepherds’ Field, Beit Sahour holds a significant place in Christian tradition. It is here, according to biblical accounts, that the announcement of the birth of Jesus was first shared with the shepherds, grounding the town in a story that has been carried across generations.
This piece brings together those layers of meaning. The richness of the earth, the rhythm of cultivation, and the quiet weight of history are all held within its design.
Sourced from Al-Khalil (Hebron), West Bank, Palestine, where one of the two last remaining keffiyeh factories continues to produce authentic Palestinian keffiyehs, each piece supports the preservation of a craft that carries both cultural meaning and lived history.
By supporting this keffiyeh, you are directly contributing to one of the last two remaining factories in the region still producing authentic Palestinian keffiyehs, helping sustain livelihoods and preserve a craft that continues under ongoing occupation and erasure.
A portion of proceeds is shared with marginalised communities through our ongoing partnership with human rights organisation Restless Beings.
For every order placed, we also plant a tree, contributing to long-term environmental restoration.
The keffiyeh, also known as a kufiya, is a traditional Palestinian scarf that has grown into a powerful symbol of identity, resistance, and solidarity. While once worn by farmers across the land, it became widely recognised during the 1930s Arab Revolt, when it was adopted as a unifying symbol in the struggle for Palestinian freedom.
Its patterns are often understood to carry meaning, from the fishnet said to reflect the coastal life, to the lines of trade and movement, and the olive leaves representing resilience and connection to the land. (various opinions)
The keffiyeh holds both everyday function and deeper cultural significance. Worn across generations, today it is worn across the world as a symbol of solidarity with the Palestinian people, their land, and their continued pursuit of freedom.
We support makers and farmers near and far through fair wages and thoughtful partnerships.
We choose natural, biodegradable materials and eco-conscious or plant-based dyes where possible. While we avoid single-use plastic, we reuse any that arrives with deliveries to reduce waste.
A percentage of every order goes to marginalised communities, and every purchase plants a tree.
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We support makers and farmers near and far through fair wages and thoughtful partnerships.
We choose natural, biodegradable materials and eco-conscious or plant-based dyes where possible. While we avoid single-use plastic, we reuse any that arrives with deliveries to reduce waste.
A percentage of every order goes to marginalised communities, and every purchase plants a tree.
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Spindle by Sisters is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 13533257
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