Bandana is a large colorful kerchief worn around the head, hair, neck and wrist by a person. This pretty piece of cloth in square or triangular is made of cotton and silk and vouches for style wonders. It is used as a fashion head accessory or for daily use also, as it is comfortable while being trendy. Most common prints of bandana are paisley prints, but can be found in different colors and patterns. Triangular Bandana can be worn directly on head, wrist and neck whereas square bandana needs to be folded in particular manner to get the desired effect.
Bandana has its origin in the Asian countries where women used to wear it as a head scarf to protect themselves from harsh sun. In America cowboy wore bandana to protect their face, eyes from dust and harsh sun and later it became a fashion trend in America. And, it was further popularized by Rock Bands whereas in gang subcultures they wore bandana as identifications, in a pocket or around the legs.
This versatile little piece of fabric is equally popular amongst boys and girls. Bandana is a classic headgear used to don a funky look. Bandanas can cover the head and so can be practically worn on any hair style – short, bangs, long, loose and curly. This season search your wardrobe for scarves in prints that you have stopped wearing – soft floral, animal prints, polka dots , look for gingham checks and stripes – anything is a great idea to be tied on foreheads and use as bandanas. Bandanas spell casualness and while it really is a casual look and mostly worn at casual events, the new looks of all covered bandanas and turbans encourage the wearers to let go of their inhibitions and get bolder and wear these looks to formal events as well .
Salvatore Ferragamo, Spring Summer 2011 shows models wearing bandanas in light and sheer fabrics completely covering the head makes the look formal. Emilio Pucci women either appeared in printed head bands. Further, trend gets the celebrity endorsement as Amy Winehouse appeared in a yellow head scarf, and Lady Gaga’s forehead covering bandanna is at its usual bizarre best.
