What a thoughtful hoosband. Here's a thought--since it doesn't match anything in your home and if you'd like to keep it, why not try working with it using a technique like the Ricky Tims convergence technique! you cut it up in different width sizes--like keep the head one whole width-- and cut up another fabric and sort of interlace them. There's lots of examples of that technique around. just a thought from someone day dreaming at work. . .
edited to add: I'm very glad you're feeling better. I too live with someone who has been in constant pain, with good days and bad days. Hooray for you.