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Recent Examples of bandannasThe piece was heavily popularized by Native American jewelers, especially amongst the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes; Historically, Indigenous men would wear bandanas around their necks, punctuated with shells or silver conches.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
29 Sep. 2026 T-shirts, socks, lighters, stickers, bandanas and water bottles feature the French outdoor brand’s logo — a white-bearded hiker — alongside Andelman’s signature psychedelic mushroom visual.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2026 In a 1987 article for the New York Times, Albuquerque jewelry salesman Manny Goodman recalls seeing Native Americans wearing bandanas clasped with silver conches as early as the 1930s.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
31 Aug. 2026 The line is available on Amazon, and features Western rhinestone tutu dresses and sweet denim bandanas.—
Tanya Edwards,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2026 Fans of the two Florida brands can also purchase merchandise such as reusable to-go cups and bandanas.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2026 Sevy, which launched three months ago, sells colorful bandanas to protect the wearer’s neck or head.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2026 Dogs also receive plush beds, gourmet treats and custom bandanas at check-in.—Miami Herald,
8 Aug. 2026 The $10 pack comes with five bandanas, each of which have stretchy elastic at their base for easy wear.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandannas
handkerchiefs
Noun
Other fabric scraps of the original dress were used to create handkerchiefs for Noah, her brothers, and herself to carry on the day.
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Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2026
People’s handkerchiefs would come away from their foreheads stained with soot.