Max Knives FPBN — Black bandana, 55 x 55 cm paisley and karambit print

Overview

The FPBN is the black version of the bandana in the Fred Perrin range. It is a polyester square 55 cm along each side, printed with a traditional paisley pattern whose heart has been swapped for a house drawing: a stylised karambit, that curved blade you recognise by the ring at the end of its handle, alongside the motto « Faire et... laisser braire ! ». The fabric is light, it knots at the neck, folds over the head or winds around the wrist, and slips into a pocket without taking up room.

A paisley, with a karambit in the middle

Paisley is that pattern of curled teardrops bandanas have carried forever: a dense scatter, organised into borders and medallions, readable from as far off as you can see it. The black version makes the most of it, because a dark ground lets the motif stand out in reserve and turns the square into a continuous texture rather than a picture. At the centre, in place of the usual medallion, the outline of the karambit and its phrase serve as a signature. That is the nod tying the accessory to the knifemaker's world, without turning it into a speech.

Technical specifications

Polyester bandana. Dimensions 55 x 55 cm. Printed across the whole surface: paisley pattern, with a stylised karambit and the motto « Faire et... laisser braire ! » at the centre. Colourway black. It is worn around the neck, over the head or at the wrist. The reference comes in three colourways, the black shown here, the white FPBB and the red FPBR, so the shade can change while the drawing stays the same.

Care

Polyester is a synthetic fibre that takes on very little water: the bandana dries quickly and does not stay heavy after a wash. Run it through the machine at a low temperature with textiles of similar colours, and let it dry in open air rather than in a tumble dryer. On a black ground, bleach and whitening detergents should be kept away, as they would fade the print. A warm iron, if needed, is enough to lift the creases of storage.