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Little Known Facts about Bavarian Lederhosen
Sep
With Oktoberfest 2019 right around the corner, it might be a good time to brush up on some Lederhosen facts. After all, you are going to want to make friends at Oktoberfest (especially with the locals) and what better ice breaker than some facts about Lederhosen people haven’t heard before? You are sure to add a lot of substance to any conversation you have throughout the course of Oktoberfest 2019 with these little known facts about the Bavarian Lederhosen. So let’s take a look at what these are.
Lederhosen Gained Popularity in the Rococo Period
Although almost everyone knows that Lederhosen were first worn in Europe and particularly Bavaria, very few people know exactly when they gained popularity. Historically, Lederhosen were worn by the peasant class of Bavaria but during the Rococo period, the affluent decided to emulate the lifestyle of the peasants and started wearing the German Lederhosen as well. It didn’t hurt either that the Lederhosen were comfortable to wear and easy to move around in. However, the Lederhosen of the nobles were made of much finer quality of leather as compared to their lower class counterparts.
Embroidery on Lederhosen Signifies Region
There are plenty of aspects that set Lederhosen apart, yet the embroidery may be the most notable. Although it wasn’t always fashionable, but embroidered Lederhosen soon caught on and became a prevailing trend. But there’s more to the embroidery than meets the eye because each pattern and design of embroidery on the men’s Lederhosen signifies a particular region or a location from where the person wearing it belongs.
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Bavarian Lederhosen almost became extinct
Looking at the popularity of the Lederhosen in modern times, it may be hard to imagine a time when they almost went extinct. But that’s exactly what happened towards the end of the 19th century. If it wasn’t for the Bavarian teacher, Josef Vogl, the Lederhosen may well have disappeared forever but he made a society that ensured the Lederhosen persevered. A big reason why the Lederhosen fell out of popularity was because the Catholic Church did not take a liking to them, calling them ‘immoral’ at one stage. Fortunately, today Lederhosen are worn far and wide and accepted by people of all ethnic backgrounds simply because of their unique nature and look.
Quality of Lederhosen Reflects Respect
Whenever you wear Lederhosen to Oktoberfest (or to any Bavarian event for that matter) never think the quality of the Lederhosen does not matter. The locals of Munich actually put a lot of importance in the quality of the Lederhosen. Many people do not know that the quality of leather used in the Lederhosen reflects your understanding and appreciation of the Bavarian culture.
That’s why it’s important to wear the best quality Lederhosen to Oktoberfest. The best Lederhosen for sale are available online at the Lederhosen Store for the most affordable prices and in a wide variety of designs and looks.
The Older the Lederhosen, the Better
Lederhosen are made of leather and the really good Lederhosen are made from cowhide or deerskin. Such fine quality of leather makes Lederhosen more of an investment than a purchase. In fact, the true testament to the quality and authenticity of Lederhosen lies in how old they are. The older the Lederhosen, the more authentic they are considered. So you might want to wear your grandfather or father’s Lederhosen to Oktoberfest if you want it to be regarded as authentic Lederhosen.
These were just some of the little known facts about Lederhosen. Now you are ready to strike up an interesting conversation regarding Lederhosen at Oktoberfest 2019 and make a few friends in the process.
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