Best way to wash your Hirbawi kufiya
So it has been a couple of days, and you are still pretty excited about owning a legendary piece of accessory that we brought you halfway across the world. Hirbawi keffiyehs are perfect, but we, people, not so much. Especially when it comes to putting food and liquids in our mouth, but they end up on the kufiya instead. Whenever that happens to me, I blame black magic and the evil eye. Regardless of the responsible party, now we need to deal with consequences (hey, when was life fair, right?).
Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to be as nice as you possibly can to your beloved Hirbawi kufiya.
- Fill up the sink or a washbasin with cold water.
- Add some detergent and swirl it around to dissolve it in the water.
- Soak your shemagh. You may leave it to soak for a while and come back to it later.
- Move the kufiya around, might do some light rubbing if you have some dirty spots.
- Make sure the area around you is wet, because you are not playing around
- Drain the soapy water from the container and rinse the kufiya a few times with clean water.
- Squeeze the water out of your kufiya but don't apply too much force, especially if you are twisting it
- Fold it in half once or twice and lay it down on a towel.
- Grab one side of the towel and start rolling it up, so all the remaining water gets squeezed out and into the towel.
- At this point, your favorite Hirbawi kufiya might be just damp.
- Now that you've taken the weight of the water out of the kufiya, spread it on a drying rack, ideally horizontally. If all you have is a drying line, you could fold it once or twice and hang it along the middle section to distribute the weight of the keffiyeh equally.
- Take the rest of the day off; that was enough for one day.
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Let customers speak for us
JB
Excellent quality
Beautifully crafted with attention to details and high quality materials
Orion
Absolutely incredible piece of Palestinian history. Made by the last standing factory making the keffiyeh, i got mine to stand in solidarity with Palestinians in my life and everywhere in their fight for liberation and freedom. Please support Hirbawi before its too late.
Matt L
Absolutely worth it
The pattens and intricate thread work are so beautiful and I love to wear it out. It makes as a nice cover when it's a bit cool and it's a gorgeous display of Palestinian support.
Ani Tan
Simply splendid
Got this colorful one as a gift for my lover. The pattern brings so much joy and pride. An honor to wear the colors of up-rising and power to the people. Free Palestine!
Ani Tan
wonderful kufiya, beautifully woven
The craft and care are obvious in each thread, so soft and light. The black and bright blue make such a gorgeous contrast, and it feels to carry the emotions of Yafa, nostalgia of a summer night with the orange blossoms and sea salt carried on the breeze. The black base makes this a bold conversation piece to wear for both radical and formal occasions. Powerful and elegant. Shukran!
Zakaria Schwartz
Beatiful designs and high quality material
I love my new Kufiyas
Douglas Peterson
My Wonderful Kufiya!
This Kufiya is made of just the right weight of cotton. It's lightweight and breathable. My friend, who is from Nablus in the West Bank, showed me how to wear the Kufiya. That was pretty wonderful.
Sonia Saini
Love the shade of blue
This is even more beautiful in person. The embroidered pattern is a lovely shade of blue and has a subtle shine to it. It adds a pop of color to any neutral outfit. I love the unmatched quality of Hirbawi kufiyas and cherish any opportunity to support Palestinian livelihoods and show my solidarity.
Alexandra Dickson
I love it!
I originally bought my kufiya to show solidarity, but I use it for so much more. I'm a bald woman, and it helps me protect my head from the sun AND feel beautiful. It's very comfortable, soft but sturdy, and looks lovely. In the winter, I'm sure it will keep me warm, too. I adore the pattern, and the color is really versatile! Thank you.
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