Kerchief in the context of "Handkerchief"

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⭐ Core Definition: Kerchief

A kerchief (from the Old French couvre-chef, "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.Bandanas originated in India as bright-coloured handkerchiefs of silk and cotton with spots in white on coloured grounds, chiefly red and blue Bandhani. The silk styles were made of the finest-quality yarns and were popular The popularity of head kerchiefs may vary by culture or religion, often being used as a Christian headcovering by men and women of the Anabaptist, Eastern Orthodox, and Plymouth Brethren denominations, as well as by some Orthodox Jewish and Muslim men and women and is also considered a hat.

The neckerchief and handkerchief are related items.

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👉 Kerchief in the context of Handkerchief

A handkerchief (/ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/; also called a hankie or, historically, a handkercher or a fogle) is a form of a kerchief or bandanna, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric which can be carried in the pocket or handbag for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose. A handkerchief is also sometimes used as a purely decorative accessory in the breast pocket of a suit; it can then be called a pocket square. A handkerchief is also an important accessory in many folk-dances in many regions like the Balkans and the Middle East; an example of a folk-dance featuring handkerchiefs is the Greek Kalamatianós.

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Kerchief in the context of Thuggee

Thuggee (UK: /θʌˈɡiː/, US: /ˈθʌɡi/) was a supposed network of organized crime in the medieval to post-modern centuries of gangs that traversed the Indian subcontinent murdering and robbing people. A member of Thuggee was referred to as a Thug.

The Thugs were purported to have murdered their victims by strangling using a bandana as a tool. The Thugs were believed to practice their killings as a form of worship toward the goddess Kali. For centuries, the authorities of the Indian subcontinent, such as the Khalji dynasty, the Mughal Empire, and the British Raj, all attempted to curtail the criminal activities of Thuggee during their rule.

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← Thuggee ← Handkerchief
LINKS TO (CHILDREN)
Old French → Cloth → Human head → Face → Neck → India → Bandhani → Christian headcovering → Anabaptist → Eastern Orthodox → Plymouth Brethren → Orthodox Judaism → Muslim → Neckerchief → Handkerchief →