100% Cotton Bandana

Tried and true, the bandana scarf lives on!

Did you know that the bandana's origins trace back to ancient South Asia and the Middle East, specifically India and Persia, where tie-dyeing techniques like "bandhani" were used to create intricate patterns on cloth? The word "bandana" is believed to be derived from the Hindi/Urdu word "bandhna," meaning "to tie" or "to bind." These patterned cloths were then introduced to Europe through trade, where they gained popularity, particularly in the late 17th and 18th centuries.

The Dutch and English East India Companies played a significant role in bringing these patterned cloths to Europe, where they were initially called "kerchiefs". 

Bandanas were initially used by snuff users to blow their noses discreetly and were made of cambric, a plain-woven cotton fabric.

The bandana took on a new significance during the American Revolution, with the first bandana produced in America featuring an image of George Washington.

These bandanas are made in India and measure 22 x 22 inches.

Care Guide:  wash cold with like colors. Tumble dry. Hang dry for fewer wrinkles.

Lindsey Fout, the founder of Last Chance Textiles, is a Portland, OR-based textile designer, researcher, and teacher. Originally from West Virginia, her rural Appalachian upbringing informs the integrity and utilitarian aspects of her work. She designs and crafts in her Portland, Oregon, studio, harnessing an experimental and physical practice that echoes the historical textile traditions that inspire her designs.