The Kufi hat

Collection title

Customs and Traditions

ID

JRT00374

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

2000

Production year

2000

Abstract

The Kuffiyeh is a traditional headdress for Arab men who wear it for different reasons; some wear it because of tradition, others to provide protection from the heat in summer and cold in winter. The Keffiyeh is associated with the Abbasids period; it was manufactured in Kufa (Iraq). The Keffiyeh has multiple colors and names, it is called Ghutra, Shemagh, Hatta, Napkin or Alquadada. Shemagh is a Turkish word. In this episode, we get to know how to sew this scarf, its different colors which are; white, blue or red.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Festivals and traditions

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages / Antiquity

Credits / Cast

• Assaadi Jamaa - Director
• EL Madi Mohamed - Author of original work

Period of events

• 2000

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Provinces

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

4m41

Additional information

Its design - its colours