A large, colorful handkerchief or neckerchief, typically worn around the head or neck. Often made of cotton and featuring distinctive patterns or bright colors.
From Hindi बांधना (bāndhnā) meaning 'to tie', referring to the method of tie-dyeing fabric called bandhani. The word entered English in the mid-18th century through British trade connections with Indian textile merchants, as these colorful tied and dyed cloths became popular imports.
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