kerchiefs

Squares for necks

Kerchiefs is the plural of kerchief, a square piece of cloth worn on the head or around the neck.

The word combines the old words for cover and head—a handkerchief is literally a hand-head-cover.

She packed several kerchiefs for the trip.

accessory

bandana

Square cloth for head

scarf · do-rag · head covering · headwrap · turban · hijab · shawl · veil · mantilla · snood

function

sweatband

Absorbent forehead strip

pocket square · necktie · blindfold · sling · bandage · signal flag · waving · tears

material

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • linenFlax-derived textile
  • muslinPlain-woven cotton cloth

paisley · gingham · calico · chintz · batik · madras · voile · lawn · cambric · percale

style

folded

Bent upon itself

embroidered · monogrammed · fringed · hemmed · square · triangle · rolled · pleated · bordered

Categories
Opposites
size/coverage of fabric accessories

kerchiefsshawls

Fabric shoulder coverings

cloaks · capes · wraps · stoles · mantles

head covering formality

kerchiefscrowns

Regal head ornaments

tiaras · fascinators · top hats · turbans · headdresses

Family

kerchief, handkerchief, handkerchiefs

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G