A kufiyyeh (or hatta) is a traditional square scarf, usually cotton, worn across the Middle East for protection from sun, dust, and sand, evolving from a practical desert garment to a powerful symbol of identity and resistance, most famously the black-and-white patterned version representing Palestinian solidarity. It’s worn by various groups, including Bedouins, urban dwellers, and people of different faiths, symbolizing heritage, solidarity, and national identity, with specific patterns and colors holding deeper meanings.