Brooches in the style of "boho"
Fashion has a special property - cyclical. Many things, being fashionable in the past century, become relevant again.
In the 21st century, the century of new technologies and unusual style, bright global trends, it is very difficult to discover something new. Therefore, most designers, inspired by their equally talented predecessors, breathes new life into well-forgotten old things.
Nowadays, hand-made objects are becoming increasingly popular. They are in great demand due to their uniqueness and originality. The authors put a piece of their soul into such products.
One of the new fashion trends became brooches in the style of boho, each of which expresses the author's individuality. Boho is a relatively new style. Originally manifested in clothing. The heyday came in the 90s, when layering and the combination of the incongruous became popular.
This style is associated with chic, on the one hand, and simplicity and carelessness, on the other.
Boho, although it is compared to the hippie style, is considered to be a bohemian style, creative person. They promoted freedom. This principle of clothing (bright fabrics, an abundance of lace, ruffle, ruffles, embroidery, raw edges of clothing) was only a desire for self-expression, for achieving harmony with oneself and the world around.
For Boho, naturalness, intimacy with nature is important. Therefore, it has a lot of ethnic motives peculiar not only to hippies, but also to the nomadic people - the Gypsies. It was from them came prints in the form of flowers and vegetation, as well as layering in clothing.
Boho is, above all, comfort. Fabrics should be light, flowing, pleasant to the touch. The base is suede fabric. Her presence in any image of the bohemian style is considered mandatory. An important detail is the fringe.
Colors in clothing are predominantly warm colors: the whole range of brown, beige.
Gradually, decorations come to this style. They become a kind of symbol, giving a casual note along with refinement and sophistication.
With decorations in the bohemian style your look will be unforgettable. They will perfectly complement any outfit, make it solemn and cozy at the same time. The style of boho has its subtypes. Each subtype corresponds to certain types of jewelry.
Boho chic - This is primarily earrings, necklaces, beads, rings, bracelets of large sizes. The main rule is to wear everything and more.
Boho hippie. Here ornaments are often created by the owner himself and are a reflection of his inner world. In this subtype, there is an abundance of feathers, various baubles, rings and pendants with a certain symbolism.
Gypsy boho - These are headdresses (turbans), scarves. Jewelry (dominated by earrings and necklaces) is heavy and multi-layered. Gypsy style is characterized by a riot of colors.
Boho provence. Representatives of this subtype do not wear jewelry, fine necklaces or earrings. Their elements are bracelets, antique bags, brooches decorated with lace, beads, natural stones. Complicated compositions and differences in the material helped to create unique jewelry.
Materials
Brooches in the style of boho:
- Created manually by copyright projects
- Made from natural fabrics and stones
- They are usually large
- Layered
If you have a lot of free time, rich imagination, and the house is full of grandmother's old things, you will certainly be able to create such a brooch. It will be the perfect gift for any occasion for mom, grandmother, girlfriend.
Textile
This is the version of the brooches that you can create yourself.
When making such brooches, it is better to use flax, chiffon of various shades, leather, suede, and cotton as the basis.
Choosing light fabrics, it is necessary to give preference to gentle, light tones: beige, pink, blue, light green, etc.
Thick fabrics should have neutral, natural colors (gray, black, brown).
Natural stones of rich colors are suitable for decoration of the brooches: amber, red garnet, purple amethyst, black agate, turquoise. It is also not forbidden to use ordinary beads, wooden beads, buttons.
Of course, when creating a brooch in the style of boho, you can not do without lace, ruffles, frills, fringes and a variety of draperies. Various small figures made of metallic material of a marsh or brown color in the form of the Eiffel Tower, birds, flowers, etc., will add uniqueness and expressiveness to your product.
The brooch is made entirely by hand with a needle and thread. Circles are cut from the fabric, which are superimposed on each other and then sewn. Stones and beads can be both in the middle of the brooch, and on the sides, on the frills.
Not always fabric will be in the form of a circle. It can be twisted into a bundle, then it will take the form of a snail. Or cut a figure of any shape. At all the will of your imagination.
At the completion of work on the product, a lock or a pin is sewn on the reverse side.
Brooch made of textiles and lace will be a great addition to a light chiffon dress or volumetric sweater.
Vintage
Vintage as style became popular in the distant 50s, when the United States revived the fashion of the 20s. Is it worth mentioning what excitement decorations in this style cause today? In New York and Helsinki, they even organize annual vintage fairs.
The brooch will be considered vintage if it is over 30 years old. There are very few such jewelery, but vintage brooches are very popular now. More and more designers complement their collections with such accessories, following fashion trends. They create vintage brooches of gold, silver, metal and even plastic.
Such brooches are perfect for an evening dress or a black classic turtleneck.
Knitted
Knitting is a very ancient art form. According to one version, it came to us from Egypt, where it was considered a masculine craft. At the time of the pharaohs, people already knit on metal knitting needles. Knitting is not a quick work and, at times, very laborious. Therefore, hand-tied things are highly valued.
If you have a good crochet, it will help you create a unique image.
When creating a product, you can link circles and use them instead of cloth. There is another option: to sew on the fabric knitted flowers, ornaments, leaves, berries, etc.
Knitted shapes can be combined with satin ribbons, felt, and other types of fabric.
Knitted brooch will make a good company with a cardigan or leather and suede products.
Denim
Denim love came to us from American style. Jeans - versatile clothing for all times. They have the ability to be combined with any item of clothing. Denim is a very practical fabric. It is used in the manufacture of bags, shoes, accessories. Especially for denim fans came up with denim brooches. These are many-tier products with the raw edges, with abundance of ruches, stones and beads.
A denim brooch is perfect for a denim jacket, waistcoat, jacket. It will be the final detail in your image, make it harmonious. Will give grace and easy negligence.
The style of chic and bohemian is unique. It is in it that a person can freely express himself, not hesitating the opinions of others, moving away from frames and canons.
Decorations in the style of boho are the fruits of inspiration and fantasy. They reflect the inner state of a person, the style of his thoughts. The brooch in the style of boho combines various materials and textures. Like a person's character, this decoration can always be different. Each piece is unique. This brooch is an accessory for all occasions.