It’s a chequered scarf — but it is so much more. The Kaffiyeh has taken on new meaning in the context of the Israel-Hamas war, with many donning the black and white scarves to show solidarity with Palestinians. A West Bank-based manufacturer told NYT that they’ve seen unprecedented levels of sales in October. Closer home, Carnatic musician TM Krishna recently wore a kaffiyeh, and posted the photo on social media in a show of support. A look at its history…
Symbol of resistance
