Care & Fabrics
How to Wash and Care for a Keffiyeh or Shemagh (Cotton, Viscose & Gold-Thread)
A good keffiyeh lasts for years if you wash it right. Simple care steps for cotton, viscose and gold-thread scarves — and the mistakes to…
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Keffiyeh & Shemagh Guides — history, styles, sizes and how to buy
Straight answers from a family workshop in Pakistan that weaves, finishes and ships keffiyeh, shemagh, ghutra and roomal to buyers in the USA, UK, Europe and across Pakistan.
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Shipping, payment and style advice for your market.
United StatesA 100% cotton shemagh breathes in desert heat and doubles as a neck…Buyer’s guide →United KingdomA dense cotton shemagh layers well under a coat and keeps wind off…Buyer’s guide →EuropeA cotton shemagh works as a light summer scarf and a warm winter…Buyer’s guide →PakistanPay when your parcel arrives, anywhere in Pakistan.Buyer’s guide →
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The most useful guides for first-time buyers.
Wholesale & Sourcing
Wholesale Keffiyeh & Shemagh from Pakistan: A Buyer’s Guide to MOQ, Private Label & Export
Sourcing keffiyehs for a shop, an online brand or an import business? A step-by-step guide from a Pakistan-based manufacturer: what to…
Buying GuidesPakistan
Best Shemagh, Keffiyeh & Roomal in Pakistan: Styles, Fabrics & Prices (Cash on Delivery)
Yemeni, Kashmiri Gold, Arafat or Shamzai roomal? A practical guide for buyers in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and across Pakistan.
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How to Wear
How to Wear a Shemagh or Keffiyeh: 6 Easy Ways (Step by Step)
From the classic desert head wrap to an easy everyday neck scarf, here are six ways to tie a shemagh or keffiyeh — each in a few simple…
Keffiyeh Guides
Keffiyeh vs Shemagh vs Ghutra vs Roomal: What’s the Difference?
Four names, one family of scarves. A side-by-side comparison of the keffiyeh, shemagh, ghutra and roomal — and which one you actually need.
Keffiyeh Guides
What Is a Keffiyeh? Meaning, History, Patterns & How It’s Worn Today
The keffiyeh is one of the world’s most recognisable garments. Here is what it is, where it comes from, what the patterns mean and how…
Buying GuidesEurope
Ordering a Keffiyeh or Shemagh to Europe: Styles, Sizes, VAT & Delivery Explained
Palästinensertuch, keffieh, kufiya or shemagh — whatever you call it, here is how to choose an authentic one in Europe and what to expect…
Buying GuidesUK
Shemagh in the UK: Choosing the Right Scarf for British Weather, Walking & Everyday Wear
The shemagh has a long history in British outdoor kit. Here is how to choose one that copes with UK weather — and what to expect when…
Buying GuidesUSA
Buying a Keffiyeh or Shemagh in the USA: The Complete Guide for American Buyers
Whether it is for the trail, the campus or a gift, here is how to choose an authentic keffiyeh or shemagh in the United States — and what…
Buying Guides
Keffiyeh & Shemagh Size Guide: Which Size Should You Buy?
Kids, standard, large or king size? A simple chart in centimetres and inches, and how to choose the right keffiyeh or shemagh for your…
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Every scarf in our guides is on the official store.
Best SellersThe scarves our customers reorder most.Browse collection →KeffiyehArafat-style and Palestinian-pattern keffiyehs with tassels.Browse collection →ShemaghCotton shemaghs for outdoor, tactical and everyday wear.Browse collection →Yemeni ShemaghLarge embroidered Yemeni and Omani shemaghs.Browse collection →Kashmiri Gold ShemaghViscose shemaghs with gold jacquard for occasions.Browse collection →Roomal & Islamic HeadwearShamzai and king-size roomals for daily wear.Browse collection →GhutraPlain and patterned Gulf-style ghutras.Browse collection →Camouflage ScarvesCamo shemaghs for hunting, airsoft and the outdoors.Browse collection →
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Keffiyeh GuidesMeaning, history, patterns and the differences between keffiyeh, shemagh, ghutra and…2 guides
How to WearStep-by-step ways to tie and style a keffiyeh or shemagh for the outdoors, everyday wear…1 guides
Buying GuidesSizes, fabrics, quality checks and regional buyer guides for the USA, UK, Europe and…5 guides
Care & FabricsCotton vs viscose, how to wash, iron and store your keffiyeh so it lasts for years.1 guides
Wholesale & SourcingMOQ, private label, OEM and export guidance for retailers, importers and brands sourcing…1 guides
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Send a wholesale inquiryWholesale, OEM and private label keffiyeh & shemagh direct from our workshop in Pakistan. Flexible quantities, custom colours and export support.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ALFAJR Journal?
The ALFAJR Journal is the knowledge base of ALFAJR KEFFIYEH CO, a Pakistan-based keffiyeh and shemagh maker. It publishes practical guides on the history, styles, sizes, care and buying of keffiyeh, shemagh, ghutra and roomal for buyers in the USA, UK, Europe and Pakistan.
Where can I buy the scarves featured in these guides?
Every product mentioned is available on the official store at alfajrkeffiyeh.com, with worldwide delivery and cash on delivery inside Pakistan.
What is the difference between a keffiyeh and a shemagh?
They are the same family of square cotton headscarves. “Keffiyeh” is the wider Arabic name, closely linked to the Palestinian black-and-white pattern; “shemagh” is the name used in Jordan, the Gulf and in Western outdoor and military circles, often for red-and-white or earth-tone versions.
Does ALFAJR sell wholesale or private label?
Yes. ALFAJR KEFFIYEH CO supplies retailers, importers and brands with wholesale, OEM and private-label keffiyeh, shemagh and ghutra, with flexible quantities and export support.