In literary works, which describe the life and way of life of the Slavs, the word "scroll" sometimes appears. An inquisitive mind immediately wants to find out what is at stake. Scroll - what is it? This is the name of a swing outerwear, which is a cross between a caftan and a jacket. In a modern way, it could be renamed a short coat. N. V. Gogol in "Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka" uses this word in the story "Sorochinsky Fair". In the explanation, he calls her "semi-caftan".
What was the scroll made of?
Traditionally, this piece of clothing was sewn from homespun cloth. Indeed, in the cold season it was the scroll that warmed the person. This robe was worn by both women and men.
Home-spun cloth is a woolen or half-wool cloth, the fibers of which are knitted together very firmly and tightly. It looks like felt. Such material holds heat well, it is soft and plastic. Modern descendants of cloth can be considered fabrics that are spun on machines according to the same principle: drape, bike, etc.
Scroll in modern fashion
In 2015 the world wasamazed: Valentino presented a collection of dresses and suits at Paris Fashion Week based on traditional Russian and Little Russian attire. Among other things, there was a scroll replayed to a modern motif. This bright fashion show was appreciated by viewers from all over the world. So traditions return in the form of new trends.
By the way, other items of Old Slavic wardrobe also took part in this show: caftans, embroidered shirts and sheepskin vests.
Etymology of the word
Where did the word "scroll" come from? This concept was formed in the language of the Slavs. "Svita" is translated as "clothes". There is another version. From the Church Slavonic "svito" - "canvas". Verbs that define an action can be considered primary. "Twist", "weave" - they became the prerequisite for the formation of this concept.
