Mar Elias Kuffiyeh – Hirbawi® Factory
“The Mar Elias Hirbawi® Kufiya features a minimalist design with a captivating blue zigzag pattern on a vibrant yellow background. This Palestinian Keffiyeh pays tribute to the historic Mar Elias monastery, built in the 6th century south of Jerusalem. The intricate ancient paintings found within the monastery’s interior and the story of the monastery standing on the very spot where the prophet Elijah sought refuge during his escape from the oppression of Queen Jezebel served as the inspiration for this distinct shemagh and as a powerful reminder of the resilience and courage of the Palestinian people in the face of oppression. Wear the Mar Elias Keffiyeh with pride, as a symbol of the enduring spirit and hope of the Palestinian people for justice and freedom.”
Made in Hebron (Al-Khalil), Palestine
About the Creator:
This kuffiyeh is woven in the Hirbawi® Textile Factory in Hebron — the last remaining kuffiyeh factory in Palestine. Since 1961, Hirbawi® has produced the traditional scarf, carrying forward a craft that embodies Palestinian identity, resilience, and pride. Each scarf is woven on traditional looms, where the rhythmic sound of weaving continues a tradition that has outlasted borders, displacement, and attempts at erasure.
From Hebron’s factory floor, this kuffiyeh began a long and difficult journey. Crossing checkpoints and navigating restrictions, it has travelled all the way to so-called Australia — each step of its movement shaped by the barriers Palestinian artisans face in sharing their work with the world.
To wear this scarf is to carry more than fabric: it is to hold a symbol of Palestinian heritage, a reminder of belonging, and a testament to the artisans who keep this tradition alive.
Details:
Material: Cotton blend
Origin: Hirbawi® Textile Factory, Hebron (Al-Khalil), Palestine
Each piece includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Mar Elias Kuffiyeh – Hirbawi® Factory
“The Mar Elias Hirbawi® Kufiya features a minimalist design with a captivating blue zigzag pattern on a vibrant yellow background. This Palestinian Keffiyeh pays tribute to the historic Mar Elias monastery, built in the 6th century south of Jerusalem. The intricate ancient paintings found within the monastery’s interior and the story of the monastery standing on the very spot where the prophet Elijah sought refuge during his escape from the oppression of Queen Jezebel served as the inspiration for this distinct shemagh and as a powerful reminder of the resilience and courage of the Palestinian people in the face of oppression. Wear the Mar Elias Keffiyeh with pride, as a symbol of the enduring spirit and hope of the Palestinian people for justice and freedom.”
Made in Hebron (Al-Khalil), Palestine
About the Creator:
This kuffiyeh is woven in the Hirbawi® Textile Factory in Hebron — the last remaining kuffiyeh factory in Palestine. Since 1961, Hirbawi® has produced the traditional scarf, carrying forward a craft that embodies Palestinian identity, resilience, and pride. Each scarf is woven on traditional looms, where the rhythmic sound of weaving continues a tradition that has outlasted borders, displacement, and attempts at erasure.
From Hebron’s factory floor, this kuffiyeh began a long and difficult journey. Crossing checkpoints and navigating restrictions, it has travelled all the way to so-called Australia — each step of its movement shaped by the barriers Palestinian artisans face in sharing their work with the world.
To wear this scarf is to carry more than fabric: it is to hold a symbol of Palestinian heritage, a reminder of belonging, and a testament to the artisans who keep this tradition alive.
Details:
Material: Cotton blend
Origin: Hirbawi® Textile Factory, Hebron (Al-Khalil), Palestine
Each piece includes a Certificate of Authenticity
