This is an authentic Igal it has lovely long tassels, Igal is an accessory constructed of cord which is fastened around the Keffiyeh (an Arab headdress) to hold it in place.
Arab Aqel Rope (Arabic Egal Headband Keffiyeh/Shemagh Wrap
Eqal Arabian Headwear Shemagh Black Scarf Cord
The Igal is a doubled black cord that is used to secure the scarf in place.
Description
An agal is a headband used to hold a man's kofiya or shemagh (headcover) in place. (Diameter 9" * 6.7")