Real Madras Handkerchief Scarf From South India Madras Region. India. Woven on Cotton with Manchester Print Backing. The chequered rmh Scarf (Real Madras Handkerchief ) Exported to the Caribbean., which was once associated with slavery, is now worn as an elaborate head-cloth, to proudly announce Caribbean origin. C.19th century. Its size is 95cmX97cm (20230516_162024).