Handker Bandanas | Our Story

Three knotted Handker bandanas (red, green floral, and pale green) wrapped as fabric gift packages on a neutral tabletop

Our Story

Woman wearing a bandana and graphic tee by a brick wall; overlay says she followed her instinct that bandanas would have a moment

Front view of handker bandana showing green background with repeating pink and red floral pattern and blue border, held against a stucco wall

Hand holding a sketchbook page featuring a blue floral ink illustration over stacked colorful papers on a wooden table

Flat lay of Handker bandana with black sketch plaid center and peach floral border with mustard leaves

Flat lay of Handker bandana printed with black-and-white hand-drawn pizza slices and a pink overlay that reads Pizza night!

Artist’s hands holding a small fabric strawberry over a pencil floral sketch on a wooden table

From Beth's Sketchbook straight to your hands

Every design comes straight from Beth's sketchbook and begins with ink or paint on paper. Then, every bandana is screen printed or digitally printed onto luxurious premium cotton.

Floral ink sketch photographed on a sketchbook page with a wooden table background

Close-up of Handker bandana showcasing orange and yellow floral screen-printed pattern on a cream background

Woman smiling and holding a basket of mixed flowers and gardening tools against a colorful patterned backdrop

Hemlock to Handker: Our Story

For the first 5 years of our company, we were known as Hemlock Goods. The hemlock plant is pretty but poisonous, tender yet tenacious. It’s a resilient plant that is known for being able to live in many different climates and environments. In this way, we see the spirit of the hemlock plant in the women we admire. This brand was and is inspired by the backstory behind the beauty, the grit that it takes to make yourself known, and the resilience it takes to enjoy the journey.

Woman wearing a straw hat and patterned scarf smiles at the camera.

Our bandanas were made to be beautiful, yes, but they're also tough. They can hold your hair back, carry an outfit, pick up spills, and store your beloved treasures and favorite snacks. The possibilities are endless with these hardworking, artfully designed handkerchiefs. And with a Handker bandana in your possession, your possibilities are endless too.

Smiling woman wearing a yellow bandana headband and rust-striped shirt against a green and beige painted backdrop

Handwritten xo Beth signature in dark script with ink splatters on transparent background

We've officially transitioned to Handker! We're still the tenacious, delightful, and curious brand that you've come to love, and we'll continue to make the colorful and soft bandanas that you've come to love.

Artisan carving a wooden block for block printing, following a paper pattern in a small workshop

Our Production

Beth met our production partner on a trip to India almost five years ago. They realized they shared a passion for saving people from shitty jobs and became fast friends. Over the years, Handker has grown thanks to this partnership. Through collaborative projects, shared business success, and trips across the world, this connection has brought a vast vision to life. Despite the company’s growth, our initial offering—bandanas—are still crafted with intention and care.