Hanky code bandanas
Grey hanky code bandana
A grey bandana from the hanky code – the traditional colour of rope lovers and the art of knots.
Width
55 cm
Height
55 cm
Weight
10 g
Material
Polyester: do not bleach, do not iron, wash max 30°C
The grey hanky code bandana is for anyone with a soft spot for ropes and knots – whether for climbing, sailing or a slightly different kind of tying. In the hanky code, grey traditionally stands for exactly this fascination with rope. An understated, elegant shade that goes with black as well as denim.
How the bandana is traditionally worn:
Left back pocket / left wrist: active role – the one who sets the direction.
Right back pocket / right wrist: passive role – the one who likes to be led.
Around the neck: both roles (switch) – or simply a bandana that looks good on you.
The hanky code emerged in the 1970s within the gay and leather communities of big American cities. Long before the internet and dating apps, it was a clever and discreet way to show which crowd you belonged to without saying a word. Today it is a piece of queer history the community proudly carries on – and a stylish accessory that works just as well outside the club.
Classic 55 × 55 cm polyester bandana. Wear it around your neck, on your head, on your wrist or in your back pocket – at a festival, on a bike or just around town.
