Evolution of the Bra: When and How Women Began Wearing Them
A bra is a crucial part of women's day-to-day life, offering numerous benefits. Let’s explore the fascinating story behind this
“Brassiere," French word used to refer to women’s undergarment to support breasts, over time this word abbreviated as “bra
The word first appeared in 1869 by a French inventor named Herminie Cadolle, who made the bra from two handkerchiefs and a pink ribbon
Women in ancient Egypt were the first to wear bras, then Greeks and Romans. But at that time Indian women traditionally used sarees to cover their bodies
History of Bra in India
Women wore garments like Kanchuki, an early form of modern bras, under the rule of the Vijayanagar king Harshvardhan
In India, colonial influence brought western-style bras to urban areas
Evidence of kanchuki can also be found in Basavapuram from 1237
Brassiers gots its popularity in Indian market after independence and became a symbol of women’s liberation