Boteh bandana product image (primary)
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.

Simons

Boteh Bandana

4.37/5 (59)
CA$9.00CAD
In Stock

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

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
Boteh bandana product image (primary)
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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
Boteh bandana product image 2
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.94 · h 0.94 (medium)
  • Fabric content text“100% COTTON”
    1 regionx 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

Variants

3 SKUs
All variants of Boteh Bandana
SKUTitlePriceAvail
1379144Boteh Bandana - Black - One SizeCA$9.00Yes
1379146Boteh Bandana - Navy/midnight Blue - One SizeCA$9.00Yes
1379147Boteh Bandana - Red - One SizeCA$9.00Yes

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

59 total
4.37

59 reviews · out of 5

Très beau

★★★★★Denise r.

Très beau

Tout est correcte

★★★★★Monique L.

Tout est correcte

Bandana

★★★★★Hélène G.

Joli

Blah

★★★★★Tracey C.

Poor Cotton and very stiff. Returned

Bandana paisley

★★★★★Elaine L.

Ok

Bandana

★★★★★Alice W.

Great classic style and appearance.

Perfect for the price

★★★★★Simon L.

For 5$ it’s perfect. Good size, soft and easy

Bandana

★★★★★Hélène G.

Comme sur la photo

Parfait

★★★★★Melanie B.

Classique

Versatile Accessories

★★★★★Janice R.

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

★★★★★Patti D.

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

★★★★★Mary B.

As pictured … good price … a bit stiff, but a few washes should soften it

Bandana toujours aussi beau

★★★★★Claude D.

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

★★★★★Kate M.

Very stiff and thin and will take multiple washes to make it wearable.

Bon format

★★★★★Fabienne L.

Un peu cher!

Bandana taché :(

★★★★★Manuela G.

Très déçue. Le foulard a une tache rouge dans le tissu, qui ne part pas au lavage.

Jolie couleur bleue

★★★★★Dominique Q.

Pratique petit foulard.

Loved it

★★★★★SOFIA F.

Loved it

Beautiful bandana

★★★★★SOFIA F.

Beautiful bandana

Nice color

★★★★★SOFIA F.

Nice color

👍👍👍👍

★★★★★Celine B.

👍👍👍👍

Il est nécessaire de le

★★★★★Sylvie

Il est nécessaire de le laver plusieurs fois pour l'assouplir.

Très satisfaire

★★★★★Carole

Très satisfaire

le coton n'est pas doux.

★★★★★Celine

le coton n'est pas doux.

super beau très contente merci

★★★★★Nancy

super beau très contente merci a vous

exactement comme celui visionné!

★★★★★Claudine

exactement comme celui visionné!

great quality and goes with

★★★★★Valerie

great quality and goes with everything!

Bien correct les bandanas

★★★★★Anonymous

Bien correct les bandanas

Correct

★★★★★Anonymous

Correct

Okay product, material a bit

★★★★★Anonymous

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

★★★★★Anonymous

Can't go wrong with a bandana. :-)

Un classique

★★★★★Anonymous

Un classique

great

★★★★★Anonymous

great

Pratique pour fabriquer des masques

★★★★★Anonymous

Pratique pour fabriquer des masques de protection !

Comme je m'attendais.

★★★★★Anonymous

Comme je m'attendais.

Très satisfaite. Conforme à mes

★★★★★Anonymous

Très satisfaite. Conforme à mes attentes.

répond a mes attentes

★★★★★Anonymous

répond a mes attentes

It's a good bandana, I

★★★★★Anonymous

It's a good bandana, I like the blue color.

Contente de mes achats

★★★★★Anonymous

Contente de mes achats

très bien

★★★★★Anonymous

très bien

Heavily starched, but basically fine.

★★★★★Anonymous

Heavily starched, but basically fine.

Tel que attendu

★★★★★Anonymous

Tel que attendu

Parfait pour les masques artisanal.

★★★★★Anonymous

Parfait pour les masques artisanal.

great price on these so

★★★★★Anonymous

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

★★★★★Anonymous

Conforme à la photo

Exactly what I expected!

★★★★★Anonymous

Exactly what I expected!

Très utile

★★★★★Anonymous

Très utile

Très satisfait

★★★★★Anonymous

Très satisfait

Rien à redire ! Parfait...

★★★★★Anonymous

Rien à redire ! Parfait...

Jolis

★★★★★Anonymous

Jolis

Passe-partout

★★★★★Anonymous

Passe-partout

Unknown. I haven't received it

★★★★★Anonymous

Unknown. I haven't received it yet.

3 stars for now only

★★★★★Anonymous

3 stars for now only because I haven't had the chance to try it yet.

produit parfait comme toujours

★★★★★Anonymous

produit parfait comme toujours

bon produit

★★★★★Anonymous

bon produit

Comme attendu

★★★★★Anonymous

Comme attendu

Bien

★★★★★Anonymous

Bien

classique et pas cher

★★★★★Anonymous

classique et pas cher

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-accessories/scarves/neckerchiefs/boteh-bandana--3990-6313
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