First, I’ve seen it worn by several celebrities, then even the ordinary Filipinos start wearing it. From man to woman, students and professionals, it is very evident that keffiyeh have already invaded the metro. Actually, I’m quite annoyed when I see people wearing it. Ok, let us put it this way, I’m not trying to be the next fashion guru or whatever, but keffiyeh is part of the traditional clothing in the Middle east and I guess, we make a second though before wearing it.The keffiyeh, shemagh, or the “terrorist scarf” for o
thers has set the new fashion trend not only here in the Philippines but even across the globe. Actually, the keffiyeh is used by Arab men as traditional headdress to protect them from direct exposure to the sun as well as to protect their mouth and eyes from blown dust during sand storms.
The keffiyeh, shemagh, or the “terrorist scarf” for others has set the new fashion trend not only here in the Philippines but even across the globe. Actually, the keffiyeh is used by Arab men as traditional headdress to protect them from direct exposure to the sun as well as to protect their mouth and eyes from blown dust during sand storms. To inject a little bit of its historical background, the color and design patterns of keffiyeh has its own particular meaning prior to the Bedouin society. It signifies the status symbol and their hierarchy importance in their society. The keffiyeh has also been associated with the Palestinians and it is considered as their symbol of solidarity against the Israeli Occupation. Nonetheless, these colorful checkered scarves define the cultures and artifacts of their entire society.
thers has set the new fashion trend not only here in the Philippines but even across the globe. Actually, the keffiyeh is used by Arab men as traditional headdress to protect them from direct exposure to the sun as well as to protect their mouth and eyes from blown dust during sand storms.
The keffiyeh, shemagh, or the “terrorist scarf” for others has set the new fashion trend not only here in the Philippines but even across the globe. Actually, the keffiyeh is used by Arab men as traditional headdress to protect them from direct exposure to the sun as well as to protect their mouth and eyes from blown dust during sand storms. To inject a little bit of its historical background, the color and design patterns of keffiyeh has its own particular meaning prior to the Bedouin society. It signifies the status symbol and their hierarchy importance in their society. The keffiyeh has also been associated with the Palestinians and it is considered as their symbol of solidarity against the Israeli Occupation. Nonetheless, these colorful checkered scarves define the cultures and artifacts of their entire society. 
I’ve seen a lot of students who are very much inclined into this scary thingy. But I think, most them didn’t know the real story behind the controversial scarf. One afternoon, as I was walking along the busy streets ofMorayta, Manila. My attention was caught by a group of young men. They are wearing those keffiyehs along with skinny jeans and stressed chuck while having a smoke. Hmm, that is what they call the latest fashion trend now. As if the terrorists have invaded the city.While I was busy indulging 
my eyes with vivid random sceneries, an old lady came upon me and ask, “Ma’am, do you want one? Don’t worry its cheap; I can give you a discount if you want.” Pointing her fingers into the colorful pieces of cloth, Oopps! I knew it! That’s the latest sort of epidemic that most of the people having dealing with recently. I just smiled at the old woman, and polity replied, “No”. I have nothing against the people who wears it but what I’m trying to point out here is how the fashion concepts are becoming too rigid now a day, especially among the youth. We try to mimic whatever it is that seems to be pleasant to eyes. Not knowing the true essence and worth of things. With the continuous acknowledgements that we address to these things, unintentionally, we engage ourselves in stealing the authenticity of the cultural heritage.
my eyes with vivid random sceneries, an old lady came upon me and ask, “Ma’am, do you want one? Don’t worry its cheap; I can give you a discount if you want.” Pointing her fingers into the colorful pieces of cloth, Oopps! I knew it! That’s the latest sort of epidemic that most of the people having dealing with recently. I just smiled at the old woman, and polity replied, “No”. I have nothing against the people who wears it but what I’m trying to point out here is how the fashion concepts are becoming too rigid now a day, especially among the youth. We try to mimic whatever it is that seems to be pleasant to eyes. Not knowing the true essence and worth of things. With the continuous acknowledgements that we address to these things, unintentionally, we engage ourselves in stealing the authenticity of the cultural heritage.I so remembered the time when the Che Guevarra shirt becomes popular. I asked a friend who was wearing it one time, “Do you know the name of that guy?” He answered, “No, but it looks good and I saw a lot of people wearing it, it’s the latest actually”.
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