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Hand Crocheted Caps, Hats, Headgears, Scarves, Yashmag

skip to main | skip to sidebar Thursday, July 17, 2008 Islamic Clothing Head Scarf, Scarves, Yashmag, Keffiyeh .... The keffiyeh, shmagh, shemagh or yashmag, ghutra, hatta or mashada is a traditional headdress of Arab men, made of a square of cloth (scarf), usually cotton, folded and wrapped in various styles around the head. It is commonly found in arid climate areas to provide protection from direct sun exposure, as well as for occasional use in protecting the mouth and eyes from blown dust