Cloth handkerchiefs are back as people seek more sustainable ways to handle sneezes, putting an end to the times they were seen as old-fashioned and unhygienic – though take care when you wash and ...

The text from my son said it all: “Dad, there’s an article you were born to write that the world is finally ready for: Bring Back the Handkerchief!” As my son knows, there’s no “bring back” for me.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is your opinion on handkerchiefs? I prefer them to tissues. I have seen brides, at weddings that cost thousands of dollars, crying into wadded-up tissues. If they really find ...

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If you're under the age of 60, there's a strong chance you a) do not use hankies and b) don't know anyone who does. The noble handkerchief has suffered a mighty fall. What was once a symbol of royalty ...

Similarly, the groom carries a handkerchief that bears symbols representing his family. It is often used during moments when ...