Here's what rhymes with handkerchief.

Consider these alternatives

blouse / house shawl / all pleated / repeated kerchief / purpose bandage / advantage towel / bowel forehead / aforesaid gauze / because cloth / off tablecloth / laws linen / women brow / how hems / sense pleats / needs turban / certain lace / case peeking / speaking waistband / hand pillow / zero