🧵 How to Identify an Authentic Keffiyeh

An authentic keffiyeh carries more than pattern and tassels — it carries heritage, craft, and respect. At ALFAJR KEFFIYEH CO., we protect that integrity from yarn selection to final inspection. Here’s a clear guide to help you recognize the real piece — and avoid imitations.

1) Study the Weave — Woven, not printed

• Jacquard construction: Authentic keffiyehs are woven on jacquard looms so the pattern appears on both sides with clean definition. Printed fakes look flat and show faded backs.
• Pattern clarity: Edges should be crisp, with no pixelation or ink bleed. Misaligned grids or blurry motifs usually indicate printing.
• Our standard: We use power looms with 1200 jacquard hooks for consistent geometry and balanced borders.

📖 Learn our approach: Our Weaving Legacy — How Tradition Meets Modern Machinery

2) Feel the Fabric — Touch tells truth

• Viscose + Cotton: soft hand, fluid drape, breathable.
• Cotton + Acrylic: warm yet light, color-stable, holds shape.
• Polyester: durable and quick-drying for daily use.
• Red flags: overly glossy, plasticky surfaces or stiff hand-feel suggest low-grade synthetics and mass prints.

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3) Read the Motifs — Meaning in the geometry

• Fishnet: livelihood, life, resilience.
• Lines & routes: trade, movement, community.
• Borders & tassels: unity and continuity.

Authentic pieces preserve these stories with clean, repeatable motifs — not random prints.

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4) Check Finishing — Edges, hems, tassels

• Tassels: evenly knotted and aligned. No loose dye or uneven lengths.
• Hems: straight, balanced selvedges with no puckering.
• Color-fastness: authentic dyes hold after gentle washing; cheap prints fade fast.

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5) Labels & Origin — Buy from the source

• Authentic origin: Your keffiyeh should clearly state production origin (ours are woven in Pakistan) with batch/collection details.
• Consistent branding: spelling, fonts, and care labels should be precise; fake tags often vary or look generic.
• Transparent seller: choose official stores and recognized partners, not anonymous marketplaces.

6) Price & Promise — Too cheap is too costly

Underpriced products often cut corners on fabric, dye, and labor. Authentic keffiyehs are fairly priced to support ethical weaving and lasting quality.

Quick Checklist — Authentic Keffiyeh at a Glance

• Pattern is woven (visible on both sides), not printed.
• Fabric hand-feel is soft, breathable, balanced — not plasticky.
• Motifs are sharp and meaningful; grids align across the cloth.
• Tassels are even; hems are clean and straight.
• Origin and labels are clear; seller is transparent.

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💬 Connect with ALFAJR KEFFIYEH CO.

Not sure about a piece you’ve seen online? Share photos with us — we’ll help you verify authenticity.

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