Shemaghs

Take a look at our Military Shemagh & Military Keffiyeh category which we offer a wide range of Shemagh Scarves also known as the traditional Arab Scarf & Desert Scarf. These Arab Scarves also known as Keffiyeh or Shemags are the traditional Arab headwear usually worn by Arab males. Ours are all made from 100% Cotton and we offer both the light weight and heavy weight styles. Military Keffiyeh Arab Scarfs are worn in dry desert arid climate conditions to prevent sun, wind, dust & sand from bothering anyone. The Arab Scarf is usually made from square cloth & can be folded in various styles around the head. Shemaghs have a woven checkered pattern usually and that usually looks like fishing nets or ears of grain. The keffiyeh is usually folded in half, into a triangle, and the fold is worn across the forehead. Some Keffiyehs can be wrapped into an Arab Turban. These Arab Scarfs have been issued to British Soliders for years, dating back to before World War II. Many other militaries and police units have also adopted the Shemagh to their uniforms, especially after the Vietnam War & Iraq & Afghanistan combat. Since the beginning of the War on Terror, these Keffiyeh, usually cotton and in military olive drab or khaki with black stitching, have been adopted by US troops as well. Military Shemaghs are also known as a Keffiyeh, Shmagh, Shemagh, Yashmagh, Ghutrah, or Mashadah & are ours can be used as a Muslim Scarf, Palestanian Scarf, Desert Scarf, Shemaghs Scarf, Keffiyeh Scarf, Arabic Scarf & Army Shemagh.