Shemaghs

Flabeo · May 14th, 2008, 23:51

We all see them and you can find them for sale everywhere. They've become kinda of a fashion thing now. Big in the UK and this summer I've noticed its starting to take off here in Halifax NS, ow I've been wearing mine around town a lot last year and kinda stray from wearing it now because there becoming big.

Now the real reason why I started this thread, there are so many people selling these which ones are authentic? I originally got my Shemagh from Seals Action Gear a few years ago and its still doing fine, but recently I felt the need to buy another one, not necessarily a OD or Tan one but a traditional red and white one. Now heres the thing where can I buy one that I know is authentic and properly made. Also does anyone have info on the differences between a Shemagh and a Keffiyeh, and if there are any more Arab or Middle Eastern scarfs I don't know about. I want to be informed so I know.

CDN_Stalker · May 15th, 2008, 00:03

I bought one last fall but haven't worn it yet, more so that I'm not used to it as it's bulkier than I normally wear around my neck or head, nor do I know cool ways to tie it on aside form the headwear instructions. Want to wear mine, but really haven't found much of a use for it during game play though.

Nutshell, haven't answered any of your questions, but added more questions to your thread. Hope you don't mind.

Flabeo · May 15th, 2008, 00:07

theres another thread on here on wearing them, but yeah I need to know some more stuff.

Shirley · May 15th, 2008, 00:45

Oh god, I now see those skate borders wearing colours ones with those weavy black designs on them with those little strings hanging off the sides..
I thought to myself, wow those look really familiar.

Flabeo · May 15th, 2008, 00:55

I just tried to do some of my own research on the shemagh, from what I read a shemagh is a Keffiyeh just with a different pattern. Also that its only called a Shemagh because of the British soldiers from ww2 but the style of shemagh we know is called a shmagh and thats not a typo.

Yea so heres a Keffiyeh:

Notice the pattern, I believe this is a more traditional pattern.

Flabeo · May 15th, 2008, 01:01

Well I also found a new one its like a shemagh/Keffiyeh but its from Jordan and is called yashmagh. It looks like the real difference between all these is that the design/pattern is different. It also seems like there so much confousetion on these its hard to find true info or reliable info that is. Also I would never know if i'm buying the real deal unless its from a stand in the middle east.

Flabeo · May 15th, 2008, 01:09

ok once again I found a little more info, well more names. The keffiyeh is also known as a shmagh, shemagh or yashmag, a ghutra or a hatta.

KNIVEZS · May 15th, 2008, 01:09

shemagh became so popular, i've seen atleast 15 people wearin it today at my school. I to had been lookin for this baby, probably goin to drive down at seals action gear tommorow to get a tan and OD

Trader rating · May 15th, 2008, 01:12

I bought mine in Afghanistan

Flabeo · May 15th, 2008, 01:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by KNIVEZS

shemagh became so popular, i've seen atleast 15 people wearin it today at my school. I to had been lookin for this baby, probably goin to drive down at seals action gear tommorow to get a tan and OD

your lucky you can just go to Seals, I have to order them. Now I have a hate/love relationship with the idea of people wearing them as a fashion item. I use to do it last winter to protect my face from blowing snow, I only wear one now when I wear my Shemagh hat now. I now get upset when I see people wearing the very bright colored shemaghs, I think to myself do they even know the name of the item there wearing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by -MikeL-

I bought mine in Afghanistan

Lucky.

Firewalker · May 15th, 2008, 05:58

The one I have is made in pakistan so it's "Authentic" in so much that it's from one of the authentic countries that make it. A&A Surplus.

I wear it when biking on windy days, keeps that wind and dust out of my face. I also wear it to keep warm and out of the cold winter air. Other than that, it remains unworn. It came in handy a couple weeks ago when it was retardedly cold out.

KNIVEZS · May 16th, 2008, 21:04

shemagh's that i bought from seals today!

pusangani · May 16th, 2008, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by KNIVEZS

shemagh's that i bought from seals today!

I have one similar to the one on the bottom there from Armyissue, very nice quality!

KNIVEZS · May 16th, 2008, 21:52

it's really a good quality and very comfortable

Rick Cache · May 16th, 2008, 23:46

You guys should try ebay. I got one from Isreal for under $20 total. (Including shipping ect.) It is the traditional red and white. There are many more to choose from. Check it out.

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May 14th, 2008, 23:51	#1
Flabeo Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Halifax N.S.	Shemaghs We all see them and you can find them for sale everywhere. They've become kinda of a fashion thing now. Big in the UK and this summer I've noticed its starting to take off here in Halifax NS, ow I've been wearing mine around town a lot last year and kinda stray from wearing it now because there becoming big. Now the real reason why I started this thread, there are so many people selling these which ones are authentic? I originally got my Shemagh from Seals Action Gear a few years ago and its still doing fine, but recently I felt the need to buy another one, not necessarily a OD or Tan one but a traditional red and white one. Now heres the thing where can I buy one that I know is authentic and properly made. Also does anyone have info on the differences between a Shemagh and a Keffiyeh, and if there are any more Arab or Middle Eastern scarfs I don't know about. I want to be informed so I know. __________________

May 15th, 2008, 00:03	#2
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	I bought one last fall but haven't worn it yet, more so that I'm not used to it as it's bulkier than I normally wear around my neck or head, nor do I know cool ways to tie it on aside form the headwear instructions. Want to wear mine, but really haven't found much of a use for it during game play though. Nutshell, haven't answered any of your questions, but added more questions to your thread. Hope you don't mind. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

May 15th, 2008, 00:07	#3
Flabeo Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Halifax N.S.	theres another thread on here on wearing them, but yeah I need to know some more stuff. __________________

May 15th, 2008, 00:45	#4
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	Oh god, I now see those skate borders wearing colours ones with those weavy black designs on them with those little strings hanging off the sides.. I thought to myself, wow those look really familiar. __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

May 15th, 2008, 00:55	#5
Flabeo Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Halifax N.S.	I just tried to do some of my own research on the shemagh, from what I read a shemagh is a Keffiyeh just with a different pattern. Also that its only called a Shemagh because of the British soldiers from ww2 but the style of shemagh we know is called a shmagh and thats not a typo. Yea so heres a Keffiyeh: Notice the pattern, I believe this is a more traditional pattern. __________________

May 15th, 2008, 01:01	#6
Flabeo Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Halifax N.S.	Well I also found a new one its like a shemagh/Keffiyeh but its from Jordan and is called yashmagh. It looks like the real difference between all these is that the design/pattern is different. It also seems like there so much confousetion on these its hard to find true info or reliable info that is. Also I would never know if i'm buying the real deal unless its from a stand in the middle east. __________________

May 15th, 2008, 01:09	#7
Flabeo Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Halifax N.S.	ok once again I found a little more info, well more names. The keffiyeh is also known as a shmagh, shemagh or yashmag, a ghutra or a hatta. __________________

May 15th, 2008, 01:12	#9
-Skeletor- Guest Trader rating	I bought mine in Afghanistan

May 15th, 2008, 05:58	#11
Firewalker Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	The one I have is made in pakistan so it's "Authentic" in so much that it's from one of the authentic countries that make it. A&A Surplus. I wear it when biking on windy days, keeps that wind and dust out of my face. I also wear it to keep warm and out of the cold winter air. Other than that, it remains unworn. It came in handy a couple weeks ago when it was retardedly cold out. __________________

May 16th, 2008, 23:46	#15
Rick Cache Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta	You guys should try ebay. I got one from Isreal for under $20 total. (Including shipping ect.) It is the traditional red and white. There are many more to choose from. Check it out.

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