Afghani - loose-fitting pants that do not restrict freedom of movement. They are chosen by people who are self-confident, who value individual style more than imposed fashion stereotypes. And although this wonderful clothing is gaining more and more fans, it still remains unknown, incomprehensible and even strange for some.
Well, let's fill in these gaps and talk about how Aladdin pants appeared, what they are usually worn with, how and from what to sew them yourself.
Origin story
Afghani trousers have been around in the Middle East since time immemorial. The history of these clothes has more than one century, therefore today it is already impossible to accurately determine either the place of their birth or the name of the designer who gave the world this wonderful little thing.
But it's safe to say that the last few years, Afghans are experiencing a second (or maybe not even a second) youth. Lovers of the culture of the East, yoga, representatives of various subcultures are happy to dress up in this comfortable and beautiful clothes, which are great forwalks around the city, and for travel, and for sports.
Diversity of species
At first glance it may seem that the cut of the Afghani pants is pretty uniform. But no! There are many models sewn according to the most intricate patterns, equipped with laces, cuffs, pockets, drawstrings and all kinds of decorative elements. However, there are, of course, some common features that determine species.
These include:
- loose fit, relatively large product width;
- fixing the edge of the legs (elastic band, drawstring);
- deliberately deep, low groin;
- decor in ethnic style.
Curtain style
Of course, many will agree that Afghani pants are rather ambiguous. So that this bright and memorable thing does not turn the owner into a laughingstock, you must follow some rules. First, you should always remember that they are not for everyone, far from being appropriate everywhere. You should not dress up in such trousers to go to a parent-teacher meeting at school or to a meeting with business partners. Although, perhaps you work in a yoga center or an oriental restaurant, and your partners are crazy about these clothes themselves? It's up to you, of course. But even so, Afghan pants require a decent addition.
When it comes to shoes, be extra careful when choosing heels. It looks good with some models of long trousers, but afghani breeches do not go with it at all. Flip flops, openslippers, flat shoes, assassin boots, gladiator sandals, crocs, wicker sandals. Preference should be given to shoes made from natural materials.
As a top for deliberately catchy trousers, it is better to choose a neutral T-shirt, tailored to the figure. Often short jackets, leather jackets and even leather jackets are in great harmony with such pants.
You can complete the look with an embroidered backpack, a “soak”, a basket bag. Jewelry should also be selected in the ethno style: wooden, clay, leather, textile. The main thing is that all the components of the kit and accessories create a single whole image.
How to sew an afghani
On sale today are many models, a wide variety. But what if what you are looking for is not found? It remains the good old way - to sew yourself.
First of all, let's decide on the fabric. "Classics of the genre": cotton, silk, linen. Fabrics such as nettle and hemp linen are also perfect. Do not brush aside modern synthetic fabrics. The main condition is a small thickness, allowing the folds to flow freely.
You can also sew afghani from knitwear. Pants made of stretchy fabric are perfect for sports and walking around the city. Preference should be given to soft flowing fabrics.
As for the pattern, in some cases you can do without it at all. To do this, you need to correctly calculate the fabric. In order to sew Afghan pants for women, you need a square piece of fabric with a side of at least 1.45 m. It folds in half, the “hypotenuse” line (fold) -this will be the lower edge of the pants hanging down with tails. The "legs" of the triangle will turn into side seams. There is little left to do: trim the edges of the legs and waistband, stitch the side seams, draw in the drawstrings or elastic bands.
Of course, there are other cut options. They are suitable for those who have mastered the most simple pattern. Or maybe you wanted to come up with something completely unusual?
Afghani on screen
Having long ceased to be just an attribute of subcultural fashion, Aladdin pants boldly stepped even onto the world catwalks. And more than once lit up in the cinema. For example, the heroines of the film “The Magnificent Age”, which recently won the hearts of millions of viewers around the world, flaunt in Afghan pants generously embroidered with precious embroidery. And, of course, the tomboy Aladdin cannot be ignored. After all, it was his reckless image that contributed a lot to the popularization of this clothing, and panties owe one of their most famous names to this particular character.
