Whats your fucking problem eh? Mentioning to some people that I wanted to get one of the scarves that are synonymous with the Middle East drew wails of derision. I have been called an idiot, a student and a hippy. Why? What’s the beef chief? I can go to China and buy a Chinese silk garment and THAT’S OK. An Arab can go to London and buy a pair of Wellington boots and THAT’S OK. An American can go to Africa and buy, er, some beads and THAT’S OK but a brit cannot go to the Middle East and buy a Shemagh/Keffiyeh because THAT’S NOT OK. Why? I want one. Its part of the culture, its practical, it looks better than some old shit out of GAP its got soul and its local product so why is everyone giving me a hard time? Why am I worried to wear one for fear of being ridiculed by some Levi’s wearing idiot? Is it political? Has the Keffiyeh been demonised to such an extent and IF so then thats pretty stupid because it makes it even more desirable to wear. If Arabs are ok with me wearing it (I asked some) then the rest of you living elsewhere can really stick your opinions in your hole.