We often use many such things in everyday life, which have a long and ancient history. Not only this, we use many such things every day, whose full names we do not even know. One such bra is used every day in women’s life. This is a part of the normal life of women, but many people do not even know about it. Today we will tell you its history and when it was first used in India.
History of Bra
Let us tell you that the history of bra is around 500. It is said to be years old. It has had such a long history that during this time many of its names have also changed. According to history, Egyptian women have been wearing bras for centuries. At that time she used to wear a bra made of leather. However, wearing it was a very difficult task for women. Apart from this, there is mention of wearing a simple breast band in Greek and Unani civilization. Although its history in India is not very old. Women have been using sarees to cover their bodies since the beginning in India.
According to history, bras were replaced by metal corsets in the 12th century. This continued till the 19th century. After which, by the 1890s, corsets made of cloth started being worn by women of many countries. These looked like jackets. However, they were so tight that doctors warned against wearing them. Women used to face problems like dizziness by wearing it. In such a situation, its use had completely stopped by the 1900s.
Where did the word bra come from?
The trend of the word bra came from France. Was. According to an article published in BBC Culture, the first modern bra was made in France. Its name is ‘brassiere’ Comes from the word. Which is a French word. It means upper part of the body. According to Life magazine, on May 30, 1869, Hermine Cadol of France made undergarments by cutting a corset into two pieces. This undergarment was named Corselet George, the upper part of which later came to be worn and sold like a bra. Even today it is called by the same name.
History of bra in India
The history of bra in India is quite old. In the first century AD, women used to wear Kanchuki during the reign of Vijayanagara ruler Harshvardhan. Apart from this, evidence of Kanchuki has been found in Basavapuran in the year 1237. It is believed that Kanchuki is a form of bra. During the Mughal period, women used to wear such clothes a lot. However, it is difficult to say who was the first to wear a bra in India. There is no evidence regarding this.
