Sunday 26 October 2014

What does the Keffiyeh really mean?



The white and black keffiyeh is a tradition of Arab culture head covering. It's important to note that after Yassif Arafat's keffiyeh wearing become the symbol that shows the Arab world's commitment towards keffiyeh, that meaningless scarf became the Arab world's trademark that show how Arabs consider covering their heads.
There are different colors in keffiyeh and some of them are associated with the political alliances of Palestine. The two of most vibrant keffiyeh colors that are black and white which became associated with fateh while red and white color became the identifier of Hamas. The Arab's keffiyeh not only is for specified colors but also can be worn around the world for different purposed.
In Arab world keffiyeh is worn as a part of clothing, it was noted that 90% of the Arab man wear keffiyeh in their daily life. 
So it can easily be said that keffiyeh is the symbol of beauty and fashion. Many people believe that keffiyeh is worn by the people who resist in Palestine and Israel war, but that is not the case. Keffiyeh is a symbol of fashion, culture and uniqueness that Arab country has share with the world.
There is different meaning of keffiyeh in different people eye but the real fact is that keffiyeh is a garment that people wear so that they can protect themselves from different conditions. Keffiyeh is a symbol of heritage and a willingness to look fashionable and alive. Keffiyeh is a symbol of resistance on individual level where people choose to praise and look like Arabs and wear this beautiful heritage that is in the form of keffiyeh.

There are many condition when this beautiful keffiyeh can be worn and some of the conditions involve wearing this beautiful scarf on desert areas where need of protection is required. Some people might think that keffiyeh is an offensive option but that is not the case, this beautiful cultural scarf is made to look beautiful by keeping the beauty of Arab style in mind. People who think that keffiyeh is an offensive thing then they must try this heritage to know by themselves that this cultural heritage is made to provide protection and fashion both at the same time.
There are different varieties in keffiyeh, you can choose this beautiful wearing material for your daily routine or you can also use in for protection. Keffiyeh come in different styles and colors so you can choose the best design that suits you and name your keffiyeh as you want it to. You can call it fashion, protection, resistance or whatever best suit you. With different keffiyeh comes with different wearing styles, you can choose to cover you whole face with this beautiful scarf or you can also choose to wear it by leaving your front face open. No matter which style you choose, keffiyeh will surely make you look like Arab so that you can enjoy your day with showing Arab fashion, style, uniqueness and heritage to the world. 


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