Men's Bandana

A bandana or bandanna is a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head or sometimes around the neck for both protective and decorative purposes. These bandanas are a common fashion accessory worn by men the world over. This fashionable accessory is generally worn by teenagers and young men.

Different colors in bandana also signify different meaning, groups. Eg: A black and white bandana is sometimes worn by loners for showing their association.

Bandana Fabrics
Various natural and man made fabrics are used for manufacturing bandanas. Some of the popularly used fabrics are:

• Cotton
• Silk
• Polyester
• Spandex

Bandana Styles
A bandana can be worn in different styles including:

• Headband
• Hair scarf
• Skull cap

Bandana Designs
Bandanas are available in a variety of designs. Some of the designs are listed below:

• Paisley prints
• Solid colors
• Floral prints
• Animal prints
• Geometrical prints
• Asymmetrical prints
• Crocheted

How to Tie a Bandana

• Choose a particular size of bandana according to the size of your head. Lay it out on a flat surface
  
  
• Fold any one side of the bandana in such a way, that the corner point rests in the center of the square shaped bandana. The smaller the fold, the larger the bandana, so one has to adjust the fold according to the size of his head.
  
  
• Hold the folded bandana at both side of the folded edge and place the folded edge along your forehead.
  
  
• Pull the two side corners towards the back of your head.
  
  
• Tie a single knot at the back of your head, with the folded corners.
  
  
• Holding the singlet knot and bring the bottom corner to the back of your head.
  
  
• Finally, tie another single knot over the bottom corner.