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History shawls
Few people know that the word "shawl" has Persian roots and literally means "big patterned scarf covering the shoulders." Asian countries since ancient times knew the secret of the production of shawls, this garment was part of the male and female costume of ancient India and Babylonia. In Europeshawl appeared thanks to Napoleon, in 1799, when the scarves of excellent quality in abundance appeared in France. They were so well done that once conquered the hearts of women. Transparent muslin dresses, fashionable at that time, was not warmed women, so thin, soft cashmere shawls were on time. New luxury accessory could afford only a very rich woman. The cost of one shawl was extremely high and sometimes exceed the price of the entire toilet.
The high price and the huge interest in this accessory, led to the fact that in Europe developed its own version of shawls imitating Indian. The middle of the XIX century, the era of romanticism, a time when shawls are everywhere. Magnificent works of weaving, which is rich in images, colors and patterns. While their duly appreciated and men. For example, Byron and Stendhal almost never parted with a shawl.
In Russia, women also keep pace with the Parisian fashionistas and a great pleasure to be worn over dresses luxury warm scarf. The main producers of shawls were factory landowner Hope Merlin and former officer Kolokoltseva. They produced the choicest specimens of unprecedented quality while in Europe, as manufactured by hand by a special technology. Threads on both sides laid so that the ends do not vortex - the so-produced shawls in Russia. Special refinement Merlinsky shawls give pictures that were taken from the Berlin and Vienna porcelain.
More democraticfashion shawls came in the 1850s. They were made with a dark square diamond in the middle. There were printed imitation shawls. This accessory perfectly complements the then fashionable dresses on tyurnyurah.
At the beginning of the XX century ladies began to prefer silk and tulle scarves and shawls, forgetting for a moment about cashmere.
Modernity
Modern and stylish fashionista women wear shawls from all kinds of materials. Knitwear, cashmere, fur, wool - the designers do not cease to amaze us with interesting solutions in the supply of this accessory on the catwalks. Drawings, colors, designs, border clearance, custom styles - all these details make the shawl exceptional decoration female attire.
The most notorious ladies know that exclusive and expensive models they will get from well-known designers, one of which is Elena Zolotarev. Fashion Week in Moscow, which was held in April this year, was a collection of hand-woven shawls brand ZOLOTA. The creator of this brand, Elena Zolotarev creates his shawl on old technology. Linen made on wooden looms, and after it woven woolen yarn. The collection features a shawl made of linen with gold prints, which the artist applied manually.
Also known designer Tatyana Parfyonov pays attention to this season, the original cape shawls of various colors with patterns and fringe.
Famousdelicate shawls from Orenburg will make you soft, airy and fragile. It Orenburg shawls calledRussian shawls. And deservedly so. The word "shawl" closer to the Russian culture, rather than the Persian word "shawl". The main difference between a scarf and shawl reflected in the amount and manner of wearing, but the expression "Russian shawl"Appeared only in the middle of the XIX century.
Pavloposadskiye shawls famous for their designs and prints. By the way, the interest of contemporaries to the shawls called ethnic trend in fashion, and shawls from Pavlovsky Posad famous paintings and unique ornaments. Many designers use patterns Pavloposadskiye shawls and scarves in decorating their costumes.
Finally, you cantie shawl themselves -knitted shawls are always in fashion. And that is not a shawl, will warm you in the winter and create a feeling of luxury, comfort and exotic! And believe me, throwing a shawl over her shoulders, you deliver an incredible aesthetic pleasure to your family and friends!
Shuvalov Eugene
Women's magazine JustLady