In literary works that describe the life and life of the Slavs, the word "scroll" sometimes appears. An inquiring mind immediately wants to find out what is at stake. What is a scroll? This is the name of overalls, which is something between a caftan and a jacket. In a modern way, it could be renamed into a short coat. N.V. Gogol in "Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka" uses this word in the story "Sorochinskaya Fair." In the explanation, he calls it "half-caftan."
What was the scroll made of?
Traditionally, this wardrobe was sewn of homespun cloth. Indeed, in the cold season, it was the scroll that warmed a person. Both women and men wore this robe.
Homespun cloth is a wool or half-woolen cloth, the fibers of which are knitted together very firmly and tightly. In appearance it looks like felt. Such material holds heat well, it is soft and ductile. The modern descendants of cloth can be considered fabrics that are spun on devices according to the same principle: drapes, tales, etc.
Scroll in modern fashion
In 2015, the world was amazed: Valentino presented at Paris Fashion Week a collection of dresses and suits, which were based on traditional Russian and Little Russian clothes. Among other things, there was a scroll replayed on a modern motif. This bright fashion show was appreciated by viewers from all over the world. So traditions come back in the form of new trends.
By the way, other items of the Old Slavonic wardrobe took part in this show: caftans, embroidered shirts and vests from sheepskins.
Etymology of the word
Where did the word "scroll" come from? This concept was formed in the language of the Slavs. "Svita" translates as "clothing." There is another version. From Church Slavonic "removed " - "canvas". The initial verbs that define the action can be considered. "Twist", "weave" - they became the prerequisite for the formation of this concept.