Linen handkerchief

A handkerchief or hanky is a square of fabric, usually carried in the pocket, for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or blowing one's nose, but also used as a decorative accessory in a suit pocket. Richard II of England is said to have invented the handkerchief, as "little pieces [of cloth] for the lord King to wipe and clean his nose," appear in his Household Rolls or accounts, which is the first documented use of them. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 664 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (671 × 606 pixel, file size: 428 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Linen handkerchief decorated with hemstitching. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 664 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (671 × 606 pixel, file size: 428 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Linen handkerchief decorated with hemstitching. ... “fabric” redirects here. ... An example of a pocket as seen from the inside with some of its contents. ... Hygiene refers to practices associated with ensuring good health and cleanliness. ... The hands (med. ... For the article about nose in humans, see human nose Human nose in profile Elephants have prehensile noses Dogs have very sensitive noses Anatomically, a nose is a protuberance in vertebrates that houses the nostrils, or nares, which admit and expel air for respiration in conjunction with the mouth. ... Richard II (January 6, 1367 – February 14, 1400) was the son of Edward the Black Prince, Prince of Wales, and Joan The Fair Maid of Kent. He was born in Bordeaux and became his fathers successor when his elder brother died in infancy. ...

Historically, white handkerchiefs have been used in place of a white flag to indicate surrender or a flag of truce.

Controversy

Use of handkerchief instead of facial tissue paper is often seen as old-fashioned and, especially in North America, unhygienic. On the other hand, some see it as a more environment-conscious choice. In Japan and Sri Lanka, carrying or using a handkerchief is considered to be well-educated. A box of tissues Another Box of Tissues. ... A blank sheet of paper Paper is a commodity of thin material produced by the amalgamation of fibers, typically vegetable fibers composed of cellulose, which are subsequently held together by hydrogen bonding. ... Fashion illustration by George Barbier of a gown by Jeanne Paquin, 1912, from La Gazette du bon ton, the most influential fashion magazine of its era. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... For the psychology topic, see Environmental psychology. ...

A constant debate rages as to whether a handkerchief is softer than a tissue on the nose. Depending on which tissue (those with lotion being the softest, but able to stimulate some allergies depending on the lotion) and which handkerchief (much-washed cotton ones being the softest) are used, results can go either way. A lotion is a low- to medium-viscosity medicated or non-medicated topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin. ... Cotton ready for harvest. ...

A story goes that the Kleenex company hadn't initially imagined that people would want a disposable handkerchief, so they initially marketed their product exclusively as a make-up removal tool. It was only later after they discovered that people were blowing their noses into the tissue that they began marketing it for this purpose. ^[1] Kleenex logo This article is about the Kleenex brand. ... Cosmetics or makeup are substances to enhance the beauty of the human body, apart from simple cleaning. ... Wikibooks has more about this subject: Marketing Look up marketing in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Bandanas

A bandana is a larger type of handkerchief often printed in a vibrant color and with a paisley pattern. Bandanas are most often used to hold hair back or to identify gang affiliation or used as a fashionable head accessory that may resemble how gangs may wear it but not all the time. In the US for instance, the Crips gang use blue handkerchiefs, and their rivals, the Bloods, use red, wearing the bandanas in various manners though generally not in the breast pocket of a jacket. Bandanas are also used for sanitary purposes, and because they are larger and not white (don't show stains as well), they are often used by those working outdoors or with machinery. Because they are connected to the working class they are also a symbol of working-class struggles, opposite of the cultured monied feel of a plain white handkerchief. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 3664 KB) Other versions Originally from en. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 3664 KB) Other versions Originally from en. ... Categories: Stub ... Paisley is a droplet-shaped vegetal motif, similar to half of the Tai Chi symbol, the Indian bodhi tree leaf, or the mango tree. ... For other uses, see Gang (disambiguation). ... The blue bandanas worn by most Crip gangs. ... The Bloods are one of the Los Angeles, California street gangs. ...

Folding styles

Suits with pocket squares

When used as an accessory to a suit, a handkerchief is known as a pocket square. There are a wide variety of ways to fold a pocket square, ranging from the austere to the flamboyant: Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3008x2000, 2258 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Suit (clothing) Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3008x2000, 2258 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Suit (clothing) Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... Suits from the 1937 Chicago Woolen Mills catalog A suit, with varieties such as a business suit, three-piece suit, lounge suit or two-piece suit , comprises a collection of matching clothing consisting of: a coat (commonly known as a jacket) a waistcoat (optional) (USA vest) — without this it is...

• The Presidential, perhaps the simplest, is folded at right angles to fit in the pocket.
• The TV Fold looks similar but is folded diagonally with the point inside the pocket.
• The One-point Fold is folded diagonally with the point showing.
• The Two-point Fold is folded off-center so the two points don't completely overlap.
• The Three-point Fold is first folded into a triangle, then the corners are folded up and across to make three points.
• The Four-point Fold is an off-center version of the Three-point Fold.
• The Cagney is basically a backwards version of the Four-point Fold.
• The Puff or the Cooper is simply shaped into a round puff.
• The Reverse Puff is like the Puff, except with the puff inside and the points out, like petals.
• The Astaire is a puff with a point on either side.
• The Straight Shell is pleated and then folded over to give the appearance of nested shells.
• The Diagonal Shell is pleated diagonally and then folded.

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In popular culture

In the United Kingdom at least, the handkerchief has become something of a comedy item. In particular, the British phenomenon of wearing a handkerchief with tied corners on one's head at the beach has become a seaside postcard stereotype. Another source of comedy is found when a more expensive or important item is mistaken for a handkerchief, for example a tie or a pair of curtains. Other occurrences are formed from the comedic potential of a loud sneeze and subsequent nose-blowing; The Seaside Postcard, often referred to as the saucy seaside postcard was a 19th and 20th century phenomenon of comedy postcards available in coastal resorts throughout the United Kingdom. ...

• In Richmal Crompton's Just William tales, William attempts to borrow the Vicar's silk handkerchief from his head using a fishing rod.
• In the film Bean, Mr. Bean uses an ink stained handkerchief, which ruins the priceless painting of Whistler's Mother.
• In Monty Python's Flying Circus, the Gumbies were a clan of dim-witted characters who all wore handkerchiefs on their heads.

In Spanish football, it is a common sight to see supporters waving white handkerchiefs as an expression of deep emotion, both positive in admiration of an exceptional performance by their team or a particular player (even an opposition player as was experienced by Ronaldinho during a victory for FC Barcelona over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, in which Madrid fans openly applauded his performance), or more commonly negatively in disgust at an especially bad performance by their team. Richmal Crompton Lamburn (1890–1969) Richmal Crompton Lamburn (November 15, 1890–January 11, 1969) was a British writer, most famous for her Just William short stories. ... Just William is the first book of childrens short stories about William Brown written by Richmal Crompton, published in 1922. ... Bean, also known as Mr. ... Arrested Development episode, see Whistlers Mother (Arrested Development episode). ... This article discusses the series itself. ... The Gumbies Gumbies are a type of recurring character in Monty Pythons Flying Circus, characterized by a very distinctive appearance. ... The Spanish football league (La Liga) is divided into divisions. ... For other persons named Ronaldinho, see Ronaldinho (disambiguation). ... Futbol Club Barcelona, known familiarly as Barça (IPA: baɾ.sÉ™), is a sports club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. ... Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... The Santiago Bernabéu is a football stadium in Madrid, Spain. ...

References

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See also

• Handkerchief codes
• Homer Hankie
• Spitting
• Kerchief
• Napkin

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External links

• How to fold a pocket square