Classic Shemaghs, made of 100% cotton. High quality. Dimensions: 110cm X 110cm. This Shemagh is a traditional headdress originating in the Middle East / Arab culture developed from the Arab turban - and has been used by them for centuries. Nowadays, it is perhaps the most publicly used by the Palestinians. To the Western world and - in military use - the British SAS (Special Air Service) discovered Shemagh's potential in operations in the deserts of North Africa during WW2. It has been a popular and valuable piece of SAS soldiers' equipment ever since and has spread from there.
• as a headdress - keep sun or snow, wind, sand and dust - from eyes, face and neck
• as a face veil - to hide the face
• worn as a scarf around the neck - retains heat in the cold and absorbs sweat / protects the neck in warm and sunny conditions
• as a small parasol lid while resting
• like an arm loop - which gives a wounded armrest
• as a foot wrap - to replace a lost sock
• as a case for equipment
• as a towel
• as a short rope