Royal Malaqa

Crafted from cotton velvet, gold metallic threads (Qasab), and fine silk threads (Tahreera), our ancestors bequeathed us the finest garment ever woven by human hands: the Malqa Thobe—or the "Queen" (Malaka), as we fondly call it.This iconic piece was directly targeted for theft by the occupation to serve as the uniform for El Al flight attendants. Yet, through the unwavering determination of great Palestinian women, we reclaimed our heritage and officially documented it with UNESCO as an authentic, indigenous Palestinian garment.