The Origins of the Keffiyeh Headscarf

Some are now calling the keffiyeh a “hipster swastika”, which might seem a little extreme, but it’s worth looking into both the protests and symbolism behind their choice of garb. Those likening the Palestinian-style headdress to the nazi symbol suggest the keffiyeh now carries the same connotations of Jew-hatred. Is that fair? What are the … Continue reading The Origins of the Keffiyeh Headscarf