A kerchief (from the Old French couvrechief, "cover head"), also known as a bandana or bandanna, is a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head, face or neck for protective or decorative purposes. The popularity of head kerchiefs may vary by culture or religion, and may vary among Orthodox Jewish and Orthodox Christian, Catholic, Amish, and Muslim people. The neckerchief and handkerchief are related items. Types Bandana A bandana or bandanna (from Sanskrit बन्धन or bandhana, "a bond") is a type of large, usually colourful kerchief, originating from the Indian subcontinent, often worn on the head or around the neck of a person. It is considered to be a hat by some. Bandanas are frequently printed in a paisley 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
Un kerchief (del viejo francés couvrechief, "cabeza de cubierta"), también conocido como una bandana o bandanna, es un trozo triangular o cuadrado de tela atado alrededor de la cabeza, cara o cuello para fines protectores o decorativos. La popularidad de los kerchief de cabeza puede variar según la cultura o la religión, y puede variar entre judíos ortodoxos y cristianos ortodoxos, católicos, amish y musulmanes. El collar y el collar son artículos relacionados. Tipos Bandana Un bandana o bandana (del sánscrito bन्धन o bandhana, "un vínculo") es un tipo de kerchief grande, generalmente colorido, originario del subcontinente indio, a menudo usado en la cabeza o alrededor del cuello de una persona. Se considera que es un sombrero por algunos.