Brooches in the style of "Boho"

Fashion has a special property - cyclicity. Many things, being fashionable in the last century, are becoming 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 no less talented predecessors, breathe new life into well-forgotten old things.

One of the new fashion trends is boho style brooches, each of which expresses the author's individuality. Boho is a relatively new style. It first appeared 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 negligence, on the other.

Boho, although it is compared with the hippie style, is considered the style of bohemians, creative individuals. They promoted freedom. This principle of clothing (bright fabrics, an abundance of lace, ruffles, frills, embroidery, raw edges of clothes) was just a desire for self-expression, to achieve harmony with oneself and the world around.

Boho is, first of all, comfort. Fabrics should be light, flowing, pleasant to the touch. The basis is suede fabric. Her presence in any image of the bohemian style is considered mandatory. An important detail is the fringe.

Colors in clothes are predominantly warm tones: the whole spectrum of brown, beige.

Gradually, decorations also come into this style. They become a kind of symbol, giving a casual outfit a touch of sophistication and sophistication.

With decorations in bohemian style your image will be unforgettable. They will perfectly complement any outfit, make it solemn and cozy at the same time. Boho style has its own subtypes. Each subtype corresponds to certain types of jewelry.

Boho chic - these are, first of all, earrings, necklaces, beads, rings, bracelets of large sizes. The main rule is to wear everything, and more.

Boho hippie. Here, decorations 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 certain symbols.

gypsy boho - these are headdresses (turbans), scarves. Jewelry (earrings and necklaces predominate) are heavy and multi-layered. Gypsy style is characterized by a riot of colors.

boho provence. Representatives of this subtype do not wear jewelry, exquisite necklaces or earrings. Their element is bracelets, antique bags, brooches decorated with lace, beads, natural stones. Complex compositions and differences in material helped to create unique jewelry.

Brooches in Boho style:

• Created by hand according to author's projects
• Made from natural fabrics and stones
• They are usually large
• multi-layered

If you have a lot of free time, a rich imagination, and the house is full of grandma's old things, you will certainly be able to create such a brooch. It will be an ideal gift for any occasion for mom, grandmother, girlfriend.

This is exactly the version of the brooch that you can create yourself.

When making such brooches, it is better to use linen, chiffon of various shades, leather, suede, cotton as a basis.

When choosing light fabrics, you should give preference to delicate, light colors: beige, pink, blue, light green, etc.

Dense fabrics should have neutral, natural colors (gray, black, brown).

To decorate the brooch, natural stones of rich colors are suitable: 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 boho-style brooch, one cannot do without lace, ruffles, frills, fringes and various draperies. Various small figures made of marsh or brown metal material 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 out of the fabric, which are superimposed on each other and then sewn together. Stones and beads can be both in the middle of the brooch, and on the sides, on the frills.

Not always the fabric will be in the shape of a circle. It can be twisted into a tourniquet, then it will take the form of a snail. Or cut out a figure of any shape. All the will of your imagination.

At the end of work on the product, a lock or pin is sewn on the reverse side.

A textile and lace brooch will be a great addition to a light chiffon dress or a voluminous sweater.

Vintage as a style became popular in the distant 50s, when the fashion of the 20s was revived in the USA. Is it worth mentioning what a stir jewelry in this style is causing today? New York and Helsinki even host annual vintage fairs.

A brooch will be considered vintage if it is over 30 years old. There are very few such jewelry, but vintage-style brooches are very popular now. More and more designers are supplementing their collections with such accessories, following fashion trends. They create vintage brooches in gold, silver, metal and even plastic.

These brooches are perfect for an evening dress or a classic black turtleneck.

Knitting is a very ancient art form. According to one version, it came to us from Egypt, where it was considered a male craft. In the time of the pharaohs, people already knitted on metal knitting needles. Knitting is not fast work and, at times, very painstaking. Therefore, hand-tied things are highly valued.

If you are good at crochet, it will help you create a unique look.

When creating a product, you can knit circles and use them instead of fabric. There is another option: sew knitted flowers, ornaments, leaves, berries, etc. on the fabric.

Knitted figures can be combined with satin ribbons, felt, and other types of fabric.

A knitted brooch will make a good company for a cardigan or leather and suede products.

The love for denim came to us from American style. Jeans are universal clothing for all time. 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. Denim brooches were invented especially for denim fans. These are multi-tiered products with raw edges, with an abundance of ruffles, stones and beads.

A denim brooch is ideal for a denim jacket, vest, jacket. It will become the final detail in your image, make it harmonious. It will give grace and light negligence.

The chic and bohemian style is unique. It is in it that a person can freely express himself, not embarrassed by the opinions of others, moving away from the framework and canons.