Drawings of Bandaged Girls - Carefully Wrapped Up

White bandages are a common character design motif, but Japan's history with the use of sarashi (晒し, lit. “bleached cloth”) makes them even more common in illustrations.

These wrap bandages can cover wounds, reinforce weak joints, or even lower the likelihood of injury in the future. Depending on how they’re used, they can make a character seem vulnerable.

Have you ever used this type of cloth bandage?