When and how did women start wearing bras? Know the secret behind this

New Delhi: We use many things in our daily life whether men or women. These small things have been in use for a long time. One of these things for women is bra. Let us tell you that the history of bra is very old and ancient. But do you know when and how women started wearing bras? So let us tell further what is the history behind this?

When did women wear bras?

Women use many things in their daily life. Bra is a part of women's normal life. Let us tell you that many people do not even know about this. According to a media report, bra is the short form of the French word 'brassier'. According to the information, the first modern bra was also made in France. Hermine Cadolle of France created undergarments in 1869 by cutting the corset (jacket-like dress) 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 people know it by this name.

The woman here tried it first

According to history, Egyptian women were the first to wear bras. Actually, at that time she used to wear bra made of leather. Wearing it was a very difficult task for women. Apart from this, there is mention of wearing a simple breast band in Greek and Greek civilization also. Women in India have been using saree to cover their body since the beginning.

History of bra in India

In India, women wore Kanchuki during the reign of Harshavardhana, the ruler of Vijayanagara in the first century AD. Apart from this, evidence of Kanchuki has been found in Basavpuran in the year 1237. It is believed that Kanchuki is a form of bra. Women used to wear such clothes a lot during the Mughal period. It is difficult to say who was the first to wear a bra in India.

The secret of wearing a bra

Let us tell you that the history of bra is very old. Bra-like garments are depicted in Greek history. Roman women used to tie cloth around their chest to hide their breasts. Greek women used to try to accentuate their breasts with belts. The bras we see in stores today began being made in America around 1930. Also read…