A colorful cloth, usually square or triangular, worn around the head, neck, or wrist; often made with a bright printed pattern.
From Hindi bandhna meaning 'to tie,' referring to the tie-dye dyeing technique traditionally used. The word entered English in the 18th century through trade with India.
The word 'bandanna' literally means 'to tie' in Hindi — and the cloth gets its distinctive patterns from an ancient tie-dye process where artisans would tie parts of fabric and dip them in dye to create beautiful patterns!
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