The history of pocket squares // A Díszzsebkendő története

The history of pocket squares

The ancient form of pocket squares can be traced back to ancient Egypt, when small. Cloths were painted with red powder for decorative purposes. However, it is quite a distant ancestor, as a painted piece of canvas does not necessarily perform the same function as today's modern handkerchief. Others believe it can. Be traced. Back to the ancient Greeks,  who wore scented chiefs to provide a pleasant fragrance; or it can also be linked to the Romans, who marked the beginning of. The Gladiator Games with a scarf, the event began when the Emperor dropped his handkerchief.

Some argue that the handkerchief appeared as an accessory in the 800s, when members of the Catholic Church pinned a white handkerchief to their arms, signifying their devotion to God and the Church. Another common theory says that Richard II was the first to. Wear a handkerchief on the throne as an accessory.

The widespread form of the pocket squares on the other hand, appeared throughout Europe in the 1400s as an adjunct to upper-class people. By this time they were already made of special materials,  such as silk and. Often embroidered, marking wealth and nobility. At the time they were still made in all sizes and shapes, and just like the ancient Greeks, the French used scented fabrics.

The best embroidery and lace of the 16th century were made in Italy, from where they were imported to France, these handkerchiefs were extremely valuable and often passed down. From generation to generation. The Tudor rulers also carried on this exclusive tradition,  as Queen Mary and Elizabeth also received handkerchiefs as gifts on New Year's Eve, after which the distribution of royal handkerchiefs began.

In the 19th century, when the two-piece suit. Became the basis for gentlemen's clothing, well-dressed men began to wear the pocket square not in their trouser pockets, but in the left chest pocket of the jacket so as not to come into contact with. Coins or other objects.

This remained fashionable especially in the early 20th century as various folding techniques emerged and the pocket square became a key accessory to a gentleman's suit. Pocket squares were made of silk, cotton or linen, with or without patterns and prevalent among gentlemen throughout Europe and the United States. 

Since the turn of the millennium, pocket squares have been experiencing a renaissance and have become increasingly popular among celebrities and major fashion brands. The Galamb webshop also offers knitted pocket squares, which our master tailor offers with a good heart even as a gift.

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The ancient form of suit handkerchiefs can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt, when small linen handkerchiefs were dyed with red powder for decorative purposes. However, this is a fairly distant ancestor, since a piece of painted canvas does not necessarily fulfill the same function as today's modern decorative handkerchief. Others believe it can be traced back to the ancient Greeks who carried scented cloths to ensure a pleasant scent; or it can also be linked to the Romans who used a shawl to signal the start of the Gladiator Games, the event started when the Emperor threw his shawl.
Some claim that the scarf as an accessory appeared in the 800s, when members of the Catholic Church wore a white scarf on their arms to symbolize their devotion to God and the church. Another widespread theory says that II. King Richard of England was the first to wear an ornamental cloth as an accessory on the throne.
The widespread form of the handkerchief, on the other hand, appeared in the 1400s throughout Europe as an accessory of the upper classes. At that time, they were already made of special materials, such as silk, and often decorated with embroidery, signifying wealth and nobility. At this time, they were made in all kinds of sizes and shapes, and just like the ancient Greeks, the French used scented cloths.
The best embroideries and laces of the 16th century were made in Italy, from where they were imported to France, these decorative handkerchiefs were considered extremely valuable and often passed down from generation to generation. The Tudor monarchs also carried on this exclusive tradition, as Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth received decorative handkerchiefs as gifts on New Year's Eve, after which royal handkerchiefs began to be distributed.
In the 19th century, when the two-piece suit became the basis of gentlemen's clothing, well-dressed men began to wear the suit handkerchief not in their trouser pocket, but in the left breast pocket of their jacket, so that it would not come into contact with coins or other objects. This fashion spread especially in the early 20th century, as different folding techniques emerged and the handkerchief became a key accessory to a gentleman's suit. Handkerchiefs were made of silk, cotton or linen, with patterns or plain colors, and were widespread among gentlemen throughout Europe and the United States.
Since the turn of the millennium, handkerchiefs have experienced a renaissance and have become increasingly popular among celebrities and big fashion brands alike. The Galamb webshop also offers knitted handkerchiefs, which our master tailor is happy to recommend even as a gift.
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