Not long after, in solidarity with Palestinian heritage & independence from Israeli occupation, the Kufiya ascended into the symbol of the Palestinian struggle, and became a means to celebrate a simple and human desire: the Palestinian wish and thirst for freedom. In terms of new colors and styles of the keffiyeh, it’s natural for things to develop and have new colors to make it more attractive for others to buy. If the factory refused to manufacture other styles and colors, they wouldn’t sell enough to sustain the business and the factory would shut down its operations. a b "Save the Children of Gaza, Hirbawi Donating Profits". Hirbawi. 23 October 2023 . Retrieved 2 November 2023. Cultural Appreciation: At its core, cultural appreciation involves understanding, respecting, and valuing another culture. When individuals adopt elements of a culture in a manner that honors and respects its origins, it can foster intercultural understanding and bridge divides. Many argue that the global adoption of the Keffiyeh is a form of appreciation, a nod to its rich history and the Palestinian narrative.

Many saw this as a dilution of the Palestinian cause. Omar Joseph Nasser-Khoury, a Palestinian fashion designer, told The Guardian that the keffiyeh symbolises “dispossession, systematic displacement, extrajudicial killings [and] oppression.” Its use by designers divorced from that context is, he said, irresponsible. “It’s almost disrespectful and it’s exploitative.” Uche, Onyebadi (14 February 2017). Music as a Platform for Political Communication. IGI Global. p.214. ISBN 9781522519874. Fellow Palestinian artist Mohammed Assaf won the Arab Idol talent show in 2013 with his song in praise of the garment, Ali al-Kuffiyeh, or Raise your Keffiyeh, which became a Palestinian anthem. More recently, Palestinian singer Muhannad Khalaf’s Filisteen, Taj Ala-Raas or Palestine, Crown on the Head, features dancers wearing the keffiyeh and performing the traditional debka dance. Swedenburg, Ted (1995). Memories of Revolt: The 1936–1939 Rebellion and the Palestinian National Past. University of Minnesota Press. p.30–31. ISBN 978-1-557-28763-2. Spanish Minister Objects – Says Criticism of Israel Not anti-Semitic", International Herald Tribune, July 20, 2006 [1]The olive tree, which boasts an impressive lifespan of 300 to 600 years, stands as a powerful emblem of Palestinian resilience and an unwavering attachment to their land.

Kasraoui, Safaa (20 October 2023). "Police Deny Preventing Woman From Carrying Keffiyeh in Wydad AC Match". Morocco World News . Retrieved 2 November 2023. a b c d Kim, Kibum (2 November 2007). "Where Some See Fashion, Others See Politics". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. So there was a segment of the anti-war movement, particularly in the leftist and anti-imperialist segments, that was in solidarity with the Palestinian resistance movement, and so one saw keffiyehs around in these circles." British Palestinian rapper Shadia Mansour, for example, has insisted the keffiyeh's symbolic attachment to Palestinian identity must be recognised and remembered and has made references to the scarf in her work. She released her first single Al-Kufiyyeh 3arabeyyeh, meaning The Keffiyeh is Arab, in 2010 as an ode to the garment and to her identity.Despite its enduring symbolism, the Keffiyeh faces challenges in the modern world. One of the most significant obstacles is the decline of traditional Keffiyeh production in Palestine. The Hirbawi factory in Hebron, the last remaining Keffiyeh factory in the region, struggles to maintain its operations due to various economic and political factors. The scarcity of local production threatens the authenticity and availability of this iconic symbol.