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Nowadays bra is very popular among women. Women of all ages wear bras as per their choice. However, you will be surprised to know that the history of bra goes back 500 years.
Bra is a part of women's normal life but many people do not even know about it. Today we are going to tell you about the journey of bra from its origin till here.
History of Bra
The history of bra is said to be about 500 years old. It has changed many names during this period. Historically, Egyptian women have been wearing bras for centuries. At that time she was wearing a bra made of leather.
However, it became very difficult for women to wear it. Apart from this, there is mention of wearing a plain breast band in Greek and Yunnan civilization.
Its history in India is not very old. Women in India have been using saree to cover their body since the beginning.
named Bra in the 12th century metal corset These were replaced by metal corsets, which continued into the 19th century. By the 1890s, women in many countries were wearing corsets made of cloth. These looked like jackets.
It was so fit that even doctors had warned about it. Wearing it started causing problems like nervousness and dizziness. By the 1900s its use in this condition had been completely discontinued.
origin of the word bra
The use of the word bra comes from France. According to an article published in BBC Culture, the first modern bra was created in France. Its name is derived from the word brassier. It 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 dividing the corset into two pieces. This undergarment was called a corset george, the upper part of which was later worn and sold as a bra. Since then, many forms of bra have been seen in history, even today it is known as bra.
