Saudi keffiyeh - Black shemagh

Indeed, many hadiths refer to the fact that the messenger of Allah used to wear a turban. Then it was exported. Today, there are several variations, including the black keffiyeh available on Mon Qamis Homme.

Black keffiyeh: a brief history

Bedouins used to wear this accessory to protect themselves from the heat and sand in the middle of the desert. Indeed, it was part of the clothing habits of people living in the deserts of Arabia.

In 1950, Palestinians used the black and white keffiyeh as a symbol of resistance. Today, however, the keffiyeh transcends the borders of the Muslim world, as it is also worn by many Westerners.

Different ways to wear the black keffiyeh

People wear this accessory in many different ways. In fact, this accessory transcends gender, as women also wear it. Many people wrap it around their necks like a scarf for a casual look.

As for Muslims, many place it on their heads. They do this in the same way as men living in the Middle East. At Mon Qamis Homme, you can also order an agal, a cord to place over your black keffiyeh to hold it in place even in windy conditions.

But as a Muslim boutique, our main aim is to bring out its spiritual significance. So we encourage you to wear it with the intention ofimitating the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.

Other colors to discover

On our site, you can choose from several different models. Some are plain, while others are two-tone. Once you've settled on the black keffiyeh, you might be tempted by another color. Red and white, for example, is the most popular version on the Arabian Peninsula.