Kerchief vs. Bandana: What's the Difference?

A square scarf, often worn as a head covering.

A large handkerchief usually patterned and brightly colored.

A handkerchief.

A large kerchief, usually colourful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.

(dated) A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana.

A style of calico printing, in which white or bright spots are produced upon cloth previously dyed a uniform red or dark colour, by discharging portions of the color by chemical means, while the rest of the cloth is under pressure.

To cover with a kerchief.

Large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief

A square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other parts of the person; - mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief.

A lady who wears a kerchief.

A square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck