Deadstock 40's cotton bandana
- fast color measures approximately 19" X 19"
- others measure approximately 16" X 16"
I can't resist the perfectly tissue thin indian cotton of a vintage bandana. 40's- 70's.
These are in perfect deadstock condition.
In the early 19th century, most bandanas were made in France, where dye producers developed a version of Turkey red, the color most commonly associated with bandanas today. The original dye was made of sheep dung, madder root and olive oil, and applied to fabric through a very complicated process. The familiar paisley pattern imitated Kashmir shawls.