Barbara بربرة Palestinian Keffiyeh | Imperfect

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A Palestinian keffiyeh inspired by Barbara, a farming village northeast of Gaza City remembered for its vineyards, orchards, and deep connection to the land.

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Named after the Palestinian village of Barbara, this keffiyeh draws its story from a place once known for fertile farmland, grapes, and orchards.

Before its people were displaced to the Gaza Strip in 1948, Barbara was especially associated with its vineyards and with the market call, “Barbarawi ya ʿanab” a phrase linked to the grapes grown there and carried into local memory.

The colours of this keffiyeh take their inspiration from that agricultural landscape: from the vines, fruit, soil, and cultivated land that shaped everyday life in the village. In this way, the design becomes more than a colour variation, carrying with it the memory of a Palestinian place and the people who continue to hold its name.

Sourced from Al-Khalil (Hebron), West Bank, Palestine, where one of two remaining keffiyeh factories in the region continues to produce authentic Palestinian keffiyehs, each piece supports the continuation of a craft that has endured despite growing pressure from imitation and mass production.

As part of our seconds collection, this keffiyeh has a few pulls. Rather than discarding it, we choose to share it as it is, allowing the piece to still be worn and appreciated for both its craftsmanship and meaning.

Details

Each keffiyeh carries the original Arabic label and occasionally the English. Given their handmade nature, slight variations in weave, stitching, and detail are to be expected, each one reflecting the hands and process behind its making.

Size: Approx. 119 x 119 cm

Colour: lilac, black, red, mint

Material: 85% cotton, 15% synthetic

Origin: Al-Khalil (Hebron), West Bank, Palestine

Care

We recommend hand washing, as the fabric and tassels are delicate. Machine washing may damage the finish.
If needed, gently spot clean the marked area. The mark may or may not fade with washing.
The tassels are stitched with a continuous thread. If any loose threads appear, avoid pulling them and instead secure them with a stitch to prevent damage.

Giving back

By supporting this keffiyeh, you are directly contributing to one of the last 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.

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Keffiyeh / Kufiya

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.

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