Protection Scarf

Protection Scarf

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40"x40" Protection Scarf

100% Modal 

Details of scarf:

The corners have Surat Al-Falaq in Arabic, which are often recited for protection. 

Borders have "for those who believe in the unseen" in Arabic .

 

100% cotton bandana. 20"x20"

Center of bandana: Al Shahada is the statement of Islamic faith in Arabic

Corners of bandana: Ayat ul Kursi "The Throne verse" from the Quran

Border of bandana: "Those who believe in the unseen" in Arabic

All bandanas pre-washed. Sizes may vary due to material. 

Dry Clean Only

 

The story of this piece...

The notable difference of these bandanas from the popularized bandanas in the United States is the verses of the Quran in the center and corners. This scarf is an attempt to tell a story that is often left out of history. West Africans who were enslaved and forcefully transported to the United States were some of the first Muslims in this country. This is an offering to help fill the gaps in American history through textiles. This is a chance for the unseen to be seen in the fabric of America.

The bandana has roots in South Asian and the Middle East. It's believed to come from the sanskrit word "badhnati" which means "to bind" or "to tie". The paisley on bandanas doesn't actually come from Paisley, Scotland but rather the region of Kashmir (once a part of the Persian empire). The popularization and rebrand happened in the United States during the American Revolution and has been an iconic symbol ever since. They have been used as a symbol for gangs, workers' rights, political campaigns, and even implemented as communication amongst the gay community.