Handkerchiefs 101: A (Very) Brief Look At The History of Handkerchiefs Plus Two Easy Tutorials

Today I’m sharing my rambling feelings about the history of handkerchiefs and how they fell out of favour. I’m also going to show you two (and a half) ways to make your own handkerchiefs, if you’re so inclined. Research Links For Further Reading: https://blog.victoriantradingco.com/2015/08/10/hanky-history/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/handkerchief-design-history https://www.wired.com/story/carry-a-handkerchief-rave/ https://sentimentalasanything.wordpress.com/2013/07/21/how-advertising-helped-kill-the-handkerchief-great-retro-ads-and-lessons-in-persuasion/ https://envisioningtheamericandream.com/2014/02/27/colds-flu-and-the-story-of-kleenex/ https://witness2fashion.wordpress.com/2019/01/19/from-cold-cream-to-colds-ads-for-kleenex-and-ponds-tissues/ https://susannaives.com/wordpress/2012/02/the-mystery-of-love-marriage-and-courtship-explained-handkerchief-and-fan-flirtations/ Products and Materials Used: Tenugui/Furoshiki: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/852878729/20-furoshiki-hamamonyo-crane-navy?ref=shop_home_recs_1&crt=1 Linen Thread: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/threads Silk threads: https://www.devereyarns.co.uk/ Linen: https://fabrics-store.com/fabrics/linen-fabric-IL020-bleached-light Chapters: Intro: 00:00-1:08 History: 1:09-5:25 Machine Sewn Tutorial: 5:26-7:47 Hand Sewn Tutorial: 7:48-10:10 Additional embellishment: 10:11-11:11 Wrap-up: 11:12-11:31 For behind the scenes, geekery and tea, find me on Instagram @the_halfling_seamstress