shemagh

كوفية شماغ‎ - shemagh / self portrait december 2007

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The keffiyeh (Arabic: كوفية, kūfīya; plural: كوفيات, kūfīyāt) is also known as a shemagh or yashmag and 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 and sand.