The history of pyjamas

We are avonté and we create pyjamas. Because we believe that pyjamas are the smallest portable thing at home and that you can be yourself in pyjamas. Because pyjamas are the perfect companion.
But where does this item of clothing, which forms the basis of avonté, come from? What is the history of pyjamas?

A look at the development of pyjamas throughout history

The pyjama, once a simple garment from ancient India, has become remarkably relevant throughout history. Its development not only reflects changes in fashion, but also social developments and changes in sleeping habits.

Ancient India: the origins of pyjamas

The history of pyjamas begins in ancient India, where men and women wore loose, airy pants known as "payjamas". These were made of cotton or silk and served as ideal leg protection for the warm nights in tropical regions. Here, pyjamas were particularly useful for a comfortable night's sleep in hot climates.

Europe in the 17th century: Exotic loungewear

With colonization, pyjamas arrived in Europe, where they were initially regarded as exotic items of clothing. Wealthy ladies and gentlemen wore them as loungewear at home, and the pyjama slowly began to gain a certain social relevance. They were not only a sign of luxury, but also an expression of cultural diversity and exchange between the continents.

Industrialization and fashion in the 19th century: The birth of modern pyjamas