

The last keffiyeh factory in Palestine
Jan 11, 2024
The last keffiyeh factory in Palestine is explored with guests Wafa Ghnaim, a Palestinian Dress Historian, and Azar Aghayev, the US Distributor for Hirbawi. Topics include the unique design and symbolism of the Palestinian keffiyeh, the history and connection of the guffiya and the Hirbawi factory, the impact of Israel's war on Gaza, and the rising popularity and controversy of the caffilla.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Unique Design and Symbolism of the Palestinian Keffiyeh
02:42 • 5min
The History and Connection of the Guffiya and the Hirbawi Factory
07:43 • 2min
Scarcity of Palestinian-made caffillas and the impact of Israel's war on Gaza
09:20 • 2min
The Rising Popularity and Controversy of the Caffilla
11:15 • 9min