What is a Bandanna?
A bandanna, or bandana, is a large piece of cloth, which is square or triangular in shape and typically brightly colored with some sort of pattern or design. Sometimes called a kerchief, a bandanna is generally worn on the head or around the neck. The word “bandanna” comes from the Hindi word bandhana, which means “to tie.” A bandanna is often made of cotton or cotton blend fabrics and are sold in hundreds of color variations. The most common print is paisley but there are also many different prints, designs, and patterns incorporated into different bandannas. Some are also made of different fabrics, including silk. A bandanna is worn for both decorative and practical purposes. Practical uses for wearing a bandanna include working out doors or in hot conditions. Worn around the neck, a bandanna can be pulled up around the nose and mouth to lessen the inhalation of dust and debris. Worn around the head, a bandanna can prevent perspiration running into the eyes. Many athletes wear bandan
