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| The keffiyeh / keffiyyah (Arabic: كوفية, kūfiyyah, plural كوفيات, kūfiyyāt), also known as a (ya)shmagh (from Turkish: yaşmak "tied thing"), ghutrah (غترة), hattah (حطّة), mashadah (مشدة), shemagh (شماغ) or "Arafat scarf" is a traditional headdress typically worn by Arab men made of a square of cloth (“scarf”), usually cotton, folded and wrapped in various styles around the head. It is commonly found in arid climates to provide protection from direct sun exposure, as well as for occasional use in protecting the mouth and eyes from blowing dust and sand. Its distinctive woven check pattern originated in an ancient Mesopotamian representation of either fishing nets or ears of grain. They have recently become a fashion statement worldwide, not just as Muslim clothing. |

| Check out this article on Wikipedia: Keffiyeh |
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| Now featuring the black/white Palestinian-style Arafat scarves/kefiyyehs (worn by Muslim men in most Arab countries especially Palestine) and the green turban scarf (worn by the Habaib in Yemen and Indonesia) these make a great addition to your Islamic wardrobe. |