Keffieh - White shemagh

Among the traditional accessories of the Middle East is the white shemagh keffiyeh. It comes in a wide range of variations. In fact, you can choose from several different models. At My Qamis, we offer both plain and patterned versions. Some people wrap it around their neck, while others prefer to put it on their head, monarch-style!

White shemagh keffiyeh: much more than a piece of cloth, it's the symbol of a whole tradition

Depending on where you live, the name of this accessory may vary. Some call it a shemagh, while others refer to it as a ghoutra. Whatever you call it, it remains a symbol of tradition that unites many Arab nations.

At Arab and international summits, emblematic personalities wear the white shemagh keffiyeh. Monarchs and high religious dignitaries even go so far as to don a bisht ( a sublime Saudi cape ) over it. Then, to finish dressing, they place an agal on their head, a kind of cord that holds the white shemagh keffiyeh in place.

Then there are those who prefer to slip it around their neck. In the past, this accessory was mainly used by Bedouins. They used it to protect themselves from the desert climate. It is therefore deeply rooted in ancient Arab traditions

White shemagh keffiyeh: a unifying accessory

Today, this accessory is no longer confined to Arab countries. In fact, it's now successfully exported. Some women have also chosen to adopt it. As you can see, many people wear it on a daily basis in major Western metropolises. Originally, it was worn for protection from the sun. Nowadays, it's also used to protect against the winter cold.

Don't wait any longer to slip a white shemagh keffiyeh into your closet. You can wear it in winter as well as in summer. And if you're going to the hajj, you can slip it on after the sacralization period and embody elegance, just like royalty.

My Qamis dresses men

Our Muslim boutique is rigorous in the development of its range. In fact, we are committed to meeting your every clothing need. With babouches, sarouels, qamis and the white shemagh keffiyeh, we can now say that My Qamis dresses you from head to toe!