Gorgeous Red Bandana fabric that you can do so many things with. The Jamaican Bandana is the traditional Cultural fabric of Jamaica and is used for clothing, costumes and other cultural pieces. Perfect for sewing and craft projects including clothing, hats and scarves, dolls, hair clips, jewelry, cushions, curtains, quilting etc. Cool Cotton fabric. QUANTITY - 1 YARD Length by Width per Yard - 46" x 36" PLEASE NOTE: Fabric Cutting is subject to availability. Purchases of 2+ yards per customer will be cut as 1 continuous piece of fabric, in increments of 2 or more yards. Product Attributes: Primary Material: Cotton Pattern: Plaid Color: Red Size: L x W per yard (46"x36") The History of Jamaican Bandana Cloth Bandhani cloth originated in Madras in Eastern India. The city was renamed as Chennai in 1996. The fabric has a special place in Jamaica’s history, is simply known as bandana, and has since become a symbol of the island’s culture. Bandana cloth originated in India as squares of silk or cotton fabric that were large enough to be worn as a shawl. The design was one in which spots or shapes were created on a background that was primarily red or blue, though other colors and patterns were also in evidence. The word bandhani in Urdu and Sanskrit is loosely translated as ‘tied.’ Examples of bandhani fabric date back to 4000 B.C. The cloth was originally made of silk. It was in the 1940s that the plaid pattern and color of the material, along with other symbols, became associated with the heritage and traditions of the ordinary Jamaican people. The cloth has a long association with Jamaica. After India fell to the British in the 19th century, the British used cotton to make bandana cloth with a plaid pattern. It was lightweight and cool, highly durable, and a source of cheap material to make clothing for the enslaved and Black working-class women in the Caribbean. However, Jamaicans have reclaimed the fabric from its slave connotations and it’s now a symbol of pride and distinction. It’s particularly popular among market vendors, singers and storytellers. Bandana cloth is in high evidence during ceremonial, cultural and independence holidays in Jamaica. A dress, or skirt and blouse ensemble, of bandana cloth is known as the Jamaican National Costume. The bespoke outfit is accompanied by a head covering tied to form peaks in the back of the head. The peaks were of special significance, as they were used to declare a woman’s marital status. POLICY INFORMATION ORDERS REFUNDS Orders usually take 1-3 days to process and ship. Orders cannot be cancelled after shipping. Refunds are provided for lost or undelivered shipments. Refunds for Returns will only be given after we have received the returned item in same condition. Buyers have 30 days to return items after being approved. IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION: Shipping will take approximately 3-4 weeks. If you are not comfortable with the waiting period, please DO NOT BUY!! You will also be required to sign for your package. If no one is home, your item will be returned to the PO and you will have to reschedule delivery or pick up of your item. I will NOT be able to do this rescheduling for you.