The black and white scarf from Palestine is called the Palestinian keffiyeh or kūfiyya in Arabic. It is a chequered black and white scarf that is usually worn around the neck or head. The keffiyeh has become a symbol of Palestinian nationalism, dating back to the 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine. The black and white keffiyeh worn by Palestinian men of any rank became a symbol of Palestinian nationalism during the Arab Revolt of the 1930s. The keffiyeh is also described as the nations unofficial flag. The black and white checkered pattern represents a fishing net or ears of grains. The keffiyeh is made of 100% cotton and is a light soft fabric with knotted white fringe. The keffiyeh is an iconic shawl that carries deep meaning for Palestinians in Palestine and the diaspora. The keffiyeh is also known as the shemagh in Jordan and Syria, and the ghutra in Gulf countries. The keffiyeh has taken many forms, dating back as far as 3100BC Mesopotamia in the “Kufa” region of Iraq. The keffiyeh has been adopted by peasants who wore it while they were working on the land to protect them from the sun, sand, and sweat. The keffiyeh is also a symbol of resistance and solidarity in the Arab countries and in Palestine in particular.