When is a scarf more than just a scarf?The journey of a headdress from farm to frontline.

From the show

Style and Status

An ordinary piece of clothing can carry the weight of a nation's history. The Keffiyeh began as a simple headdress worn by Middle Eastern farmers for protection from the elements, distinguishing them from the urban elite. During the 1930s Arab Revolt, it was adopted by rebels as a mask and became a powerful symbol of Palestinian nationalism. This is the story of how a practical garment transformed into an internationally recognized emblem of identity and struggle, famously worn by Yasser Arafat.