
Simons
Boteh Bandana
The Boteh Bandana is a square 100% cotton bandana featuring a dense white paisley (boteh) border print, concentric inner frame lines, and a central field of repeating small teardrop motifs on a dark ground, finished with a narrow stitched hem. It is designed to be worn around the neck or twisted and tied on the head, and its lightweight woven construction allows it to be folded into a loop with a central knot and two hanging tails. It holds a 4.37 out of 5 rating across 59 customer reviews.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Bandanas & Headties > Bandanas
Size
Specifications
Square cotton bandana featuring a paisley motif on a wide decorative border trim.
Paisley pattern, wide decorative border trim, fine 100% cotton weave, square shape for neck or head styling.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Bandanas & Headties > Bandanas
Additional Attributes
- paisley (boteh) motif
- wide decorative border trim
- fine 100% cotton weave
- square bandana shape
- designed to be worn around the neck
- can be twisted and worn on the head
- versatile neckerchief or head-wrap styling
- decorative border framing the square format
- 100% cotton fabrication
Product Insights
A 9 CAD single-size cotton bandana from Simons whose defining feature is a wide printed border of the Persian boteh — the teardrop motif sold today as paisley — positioned so that a diagonal triangle fold turns the trim into a continuous chevron band, a horizontal bandeau runs it level, and a kerchief tie with the bordered edge at the hairline converts it into a face-framing headtie; a 2–3 inch fold covers the crown and holds thick or curly hair, and the same cloth works as a neck scarf, straw-hat band or twisted headband. The core promise is fold-driven versatility plus grip: the cotton surface friction holds knots and grips hair without pins, so it stays tied through wear. The tradeoff is the cloth itself — thin 100% cotton that breathes in heat but reads sheer rather than warm, arriving stiff, starched and scratchy, relaxing after a cold hand wash into something that knots easily but will no longer hold a stiff structured fold; care is cold hand wash without wringing, no dryer, low iron while damp, and heat-shrunk cotton stays shrunk. All three colourways — black, navy and red — are the same ONE SIZE at 9 CAD with no surcharge or markdown, so the choice comes down to colour, and buyers call the thin cotton worth the price and cut it into DIY breathable masks, though some units arrive with red stains already set in the fabric that survive washing.
Verified claims
- Motif
- Boteh is the Persian name for the teardrop motif later sold as paisley
- Border layout
- The paisley sits in a wide border, so a diagonal fold turns it into one continuous band
- Colourways
- Black, navy and red colorways, each 9 CAD with no colour surcharge
- Border fold
- A triangle fold runs the white paisley border as a diagonal chevron; a wide bandeau runs it horizontal
- Headtie placement
- Border edge along the hairline turns the trim into a face-framing headtie band
- Paisley print
- Paisley sits in a wide border, so folds turn it into a chevron band
- Fabric weight
- Thin 100% cotton that breathes in heat but reads sheer, not a warmth layer
- Break-in
- Arrives stiff and starched; one cold hand wash relaxes the weave
- Knot hold
- The cotton's surface texture keeps knotted folds in place without pins
- Fold hold
- Once soft it knots easily but will not hold a stiff, structured fold
- Care
- Cold hand wash without wringing, no dryer, and a low iron while damp
- Shrinkage
- Heat-shrunk cotton stays shrunk, and every colourway is a single ONE SIZE
- Out-of-box feel
- Buyers report it arrives stiff and starched, softening over a few washes
- Grip
- Cotton surface friction holds the fold and grips hair, so the bandana stays tied without pins
- Fabric feel
- Buyers report the thin cotton arrives stiff and scratchy, softening after a few cold washes
- Headband width
- A 2-3 inch fold covers the crown and holds thick or curly hair back
- Kerchief fold
- Kerchief tie with the bordered edge at the hairline frames the face
- Wear styles
- Worn as a neck scarf, a straw-hat band, or a twisted headband without pins
- DIY use
- Buyers cut the thin cotton into DIY breathable face masks
- Defect check
- Some units arrive with red stains already set in the fabric that survive washing
- Value
- 9 CAD in every colourway with no surcharge, and buyers call the thin cotton worth it
- Styling
- Wide paisley border reframes with each fold; cotton grips hair without pins
- Size
- ONE SIZE in all three colourways, so the choice comes down to colour.
- Price parity
- All three colourways list at 9 CAD, with no colourway surcharge or markdown.
Product record
- Title
- Boteh Bandana
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 9 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.37 stars, 59 reviews
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A black square bandana folded and tied into a loop with a central knot and two downward-pointing tails; white paisley-style printed border and circular motifs on the loop.
- Overall shapeBandana folded into a rounded loop with a central overhand knot and two tapered tails pointing downward.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.03 · w 0.78 · h 0.94 (medium) - Knot detailSmall central overhand knot formed from the fabric; knot area shows layered folds and a diagonal orientation.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - TailsTwo tapered flat tails hang downward from the knot with visible stitched hems along the edges.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.58 · w 0.31 · h 0.33 (high) - Printed motifWhite paisley-style border print along the folded band and circular white motifs intermittently placed on the loop portion.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureClosely woven lightweight fabric with a slight visible weave and a matte finish, showing small surface highlights from lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a light neutral background with soft top-left lighting and a subtle shadow beneath the loop and tails; centered composition.
- BackgroundUniform light gray neutral background filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper-left producing gentle shading inside the loop and faint cast shadow below the tails.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (medium) - Shot compositionCentered product with top-to-bottom framing that includes entire loop and both tails; minimal cropping.
Colors
deep black· main fabricbright white· printed design- Overall shapeBandana folded into a rounded loop with a central overhand knot and two tapered tails pointing downward.
- 02

Product
Square dark bandana laid flat showing a central repeat paisley motif and multiple concentric printed borders; fabric has a slightly textured, softly wrinkled surface and a narrow stitched hem.
- Overall shapeSquare flat cloth with slightly uneven edges and visible soft wrinkles across the surface.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.05 · w 0.94 · h 0.90 (high) - Main fabric color and textureDark charcoal fabric with a subtle woven texture visible as fine longitudinal striations and slight sheen variations from wrinkles.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.90 · h 0.88 (high) - Printed paisley borderWhite paisley (boteh) decorative border printed around the central square, consisting of a dense repeating paisley motif with small floral and teardrop elements.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.10 · w 0.82 · h 0.78 (high) - Central motifInner solid dark square field containing an evenly spaced grid of small white teardrop/paisley shapes, each teardrop oriented with the point upward or slightly angled.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.24 · w 0.50 · h 0.52 (high) - Inner decorative framesMultiple concentric narrow white frame lines and a chain-like small oval motif border separating the central field from the paisley border.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.64 (high) - Hem detailNarrow stitched hem visible along the outer edge, slightly rolled and darker where fabric folds.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.94 · h 0.94 (medium) - Fabric content text“100% COTTON”
1 region
x 0.83 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (medium)
Other
Flat-lay product photo on a neutral light grey background with soft even lighting and minimal shadow; image shows entire visible face of the bandana and slight perspective from above.
- Shot compositionFlat-lay, square bandana centered in frame with consistent margin to the light grey background on all sides.
- BackgroundSmooth, evenly lit light grey background with no props or additional objects.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting producing faint, even shadows around the outer edge of the cloth and subtle highlights where fabric wrinkles catch light.
Colors
dark charcoal· main fabricbright white· printed design- Overall shapeSquare flat cloth with slightly uneven edges and visible soft wrinkles across the surface.
Customer Reviews
59 total59 reviews · out of 5
Très beau
Très beau
Tout est correcte
Tout est correcte
Bandana
Joli
Blah
Poor Cotton and very stiff. Returned
Bandana paisley
Ok
Bandana
Great classic style and appearance.
Perfect for the price
For 5$ it’s perfect. Good size, soft and easy
Bandana
Comme sur la photo
Parfait
Classique
Versatile Accessories
Bought in three colourways, and very pleased with them all. Perfect for when you need a little something something around your neckline, but don't want to fuss too much.
Fun Look
I bought this to use as a band on my summer straw hat. I wore as neck scarf and got an unexpected compliment. Wash first to soften fabric.
Cotton Bandana
As pictured … good price … a bit stiff, but a few washes should soften it
Bandana toujours aussi beau
Un grand classique renouvelé et à renouveler encore, malheureusement le bleu n'était plus accessible mais le rouge est bien également
Git along and buy yer bandanas elsewhere
Very stiff and thin and will take multiple washes to make it wearable.
Bon format
Un peu cher!
Bandana taché :(
Très déçue. Le foulard a une tache rouge dans le tissu, qui ne part pas au lavage.
Jolie couleur bleue
Pratique petit foulard.
Loved it
Loved it
Beautiful bandana
Beautiful bandana
Nice color
Nice color
👍👍👍👍
👍👍👍👍
Il est nécessaire de le
Il est nécessaire de le laver plusieurs fois pour l'assouplir.
Très satisfaire
Très satisfaire
le coton n'est pas doux.
le coton n'est pas doux.
super beau très contente merci
super beau très contente merci a vous
exactement comme celui visionné!
exactement comme celui visionné!
great quality and goes with
great quality and goes with everything!
Bien correct les bandanas
Bien correct les bandanas
Correct
Correct
Okay product, material a bit
Okay product, material a bit thin but since I'm using them for face coverings, they are perfect for what I want.
Can't go wrong with a
Can't go wrong with a bandana. :-)
Un classique
Un classique
great
great
Pratique pour fabriquer des masques
Pratique pour fabriquer des masques de protection !
Comme je m'attendais.
Comme je m'attendais.
Très satisfaite. Conforme à mes
Très satisfaite. Conforme à mes attentes.
répond a mes attentes
répond a mes attentes
It's a good bandana, I
It's a good bandana, I like the blue color.
Contente de mes achats
Contente de mes achats
très bien
très bien
Heavily starched, but basically fine.
Heavily starched, but basically fine.
Tel que attendu
Tel que attendu
Parfait pour les masques artisanal.
Parfait pour les masques artisanal.
great price on these so
great price on these so I got 2! will be using as a hair cover or as face mask when I go out grocery shopping these days. glad you had them in stock! :)
Conforme à la photo
Conforme à la photo
Exactly what I expected!
Exactly what I expected!
Très utile
Très utile
Très satisfait
Très satisfait
Rien à redire ! Parfait...
Rien à redire ! Parfait...
Jolis
Jolis
Passe-partout
Passe-partout
Unknown. I haven't received it
Unknown. I haven't received it yet.
3 stars for now only
3 stars for now only because I haven't had the chance to try it yet.
produit parfait comme toujours
produit parfait comme toujours
bon produit
bon produit
Comme attendu
Comme attendu
Bien
Bien
classique et pas cher
classique et pas cher