Akerchief (from theOld Frenchcouvre-chef, "cover head"), also known as abandana orbandanna, is a triangular or square piece ofcloth tied around thehead,face, orneck for protective or decorative purposes. The popularity ofhead kerchiefs may vary by culture or religion, often being used as aChristian headcovering by men and women of theAnabaptist,Eastern Orthodox, andPlymouth Brethren denominations,[1] as well as by someOrthodox Jewish andMuslim men and women and is also considered a hat.
Theneckerchief andhandkerchief are related items.
Abandana orbandanna (from Hindi and Urdu, ultimately from Sanskrit बन्धन orbandhana, "a bond")[2] is a type of large, usually colourful kerchief, originating from theIndian subcontinent, often worn on the head or around the neck of a person. Bandanas are frequently printed in apaisley pattern and are most often used to hold hair back, either as a fashionable head accessory or for practical purposes. It is also used to tie around the neck to prevent sunburn, and around the mouth and nose to protect from dust inhalation or to hide the identity of its wearer.
The word bandana stems from the Hindi words 'bāndhnū,' or "tie-dyeing," and 'bāndhnā,' "to tie." These stem fromSanskrit roots 'badhnāti,' "he ties," and Sanskrit 'bandhana' (बन्धन), "a bond."[3] In the 18th and 19th centuries bandanas were frequently known as bandannoes.[4]
Bandanas originated inIndia as bright-coloured handkerchiefs of silk and cotton with spots in white on coloured grounds, chiefly red and blueBandhani. The silk styles were made of the finest-quality yarns and were popular. Bandana prints for clothing were first produced inGlasgow from cotton yarns, and are now made in many qualities. The term, at present, generally means a fabric in printed styles, whether silk, silk and cotton, or all cotton.[5]
The bandana found popularity in the US during the late 1700s becausesnuff users preferred coloured and patterned silk handkerchiefs over white ones, as the former hid tobacco stains better when the users blew their noses. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, bandanas began to appear with political and military advertisements printed on them.[citation needed] Such printed bandanas were common in the early and mid-1900s duringWorld War I andWorld War II. Decorative bandanas were also common gear, particularly asneckwear, forcowboys, and so forcountry and western entertainers such asRoy Rogers and, later,Willie Nelson.[6] The latter singer began wearing bandanas when he moved fromNashville back toAustin, Texas, "just in time to catch the hippie wave cresting at counterculture center the Armadillo World Headquarters."[7]
Around the same time, bandanas also became popular with motorcyclists, particularly withHarley-Davidson riders andbikers.[citation needed] In the 1970s paisley bandanas also became popular amongst gangs in California, most notably with two well-known rival gangs, theBloods, who wore red bandanas, and theCrips, who wore blue ones.[8]
Green bandanas have become a symbol of the abortion-rights movement.[9]
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The Oramal is a traditional kerchief used inCentral Asia and theCaucasus (note how it is tied, the neck is usually not covered by it). In some countries likeUzbekistan, it was traditionally used only at home, while in public theparanja was more popular. In other countries, likeKazakhstan, it was commonly used in public. InKyrgyzstan, the white color is an indication that the woman is married.
As well it was widely used by men at horse riding in summertime instead of wearing a cap.
Kerchiefs are also worn asheaddresses byAustronesian cultures inmaritime Southeast Asia. AmongMalay men it is known astengkolok and is worn during traditional occasions, such as weddings (worn by the groom) and thepesilat.
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Following the general Anabaptist worldview, Hutterite dress not only emphasizes modesty but also separation from the world. ... The women wear ankle-length skirts or dresses with a blouse, a kerchief-style head covering with polka dots (tiechle), usually black and white, and solid comfortable shoes.
