Every time Tet comes, mothers, sisters, and children... eagerly wear “peacock blanket” patterned ao dai to take fashion photos. Whether taken outdoors or in the studio, the photos of the wearers all show radiance, joy, and happiness as a way to welcome the New Year.
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| The colors named “peacock blanket” bring warmth, joy, and a festive atmosphere, especially during the New Year and Spring. (Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper) |
In Vietnam, “peacock blankets” are symbols that bear the mark of time, especially reminiscent of the subsidy period. Half a century ago, for people in the North, “peacock blankets” were valuable assets of many families. Sometimes, they had to save up stamps, exchange them for a whole year to buy enough of those precious fabrics.
The vivid images of flowers, birds and especially the impressive color scheme of red, green, blue, and black mixed together have created a pattern called "peacock blanket" even though it is used not only for making blankets.
The colors named “peacock blanket” bring warmth, joy, and a festive atmosphere, especially during the New Year and Spring.
Ms. Hoang Ha (Bac Tu Liem - Hanoi) shared that over time, peacock blanket fabric has been used more in life, from curtains, chair covers, to ao dai, scarves... Some coffee chains in Hanoi have also applied this pattern to create a unique nostalgic feeling. Typically, when the Cong Ca Phe chain combined the "peacock blanket" pattern as chair cushions in the space with relics of the subsidy period such as kerosene lamps, enameled iron holders, aluminum plates...
"In recent years, the "peacock blanket" pattern has been applied more strongly in the fashion field, gradually bringing the breath of the times. My group of friends and I even invited each other to sew "uniforms" from this type of fabric. For us, the 7X generation, wearing clothes with the "peacock blanket" pattern is like returning to the nostalgia of our childhood" - Ms. Hoang Ha confided.
Young people commented that the “peacock blanket” pattern printed with colorful patterns has been quite popular in Vietnam since “the time of our grandparents”. The most popular type is bright red, printed with peacock and large hibiscus patterns and has been transformed into many different versions but the main pattern is still the peacock combined with flowers and leaves.
Ms. Dang Minh Tam, 74 years old, Hai Ba Trung district, shared that in her time, people often used this type of fabric to make blanket covers, pillow covers, and tablecloths. When she got married, she also tried to save money to make a "peacock blanket" cover like the dream of many other couples at that time.
In the cold of the drizzly winter days, the whole family huddled together under a blanket on a small bed that was surprisingly warm. The “peacock blankets” – a precious “asset” that many families in the North wanted to own at that time – are still beautiful images and memories in the minds of many generations like Mrs. Tam.
Over time, there were times when the “peacock blanket” pattern gradually sank into oblivion. But in recent years, the “peacock blanket” pattern has been “renewed” with many flexible and lively variations, and has been well received by society, from the old to the young.
As a fan of the “peacock blanket” pattern, Ms. Lien Pham in Hanoi commented: “It is quite interesting that it is not until this year that costumes made from the peacock blanket pattern have been noticed. In the past, this pattern was often used as tablecloths or sewn into wedding blankets for couples, but now this trend is naturally “heated up” every time Tet comes and Spring comes.”
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| In the days leading up to Tet, it is easy to see images of “peacock blankets” flooding social media. (Source: Soha) |
The “peacock blanket” trend is not simply rekindling old love through household items such as chair cushions, decorative covers, etc., but the return of this pattern has ignited new desires among young people. With the creativity of each individual, designer and user, “peacock” ao dai, jackets and pants designs have been born, increasingly bringing attraction and unexpected unique beauty - Ms. Lien Pham said.
In particular, this type of pattern is increasingly used in fashion. With bright colors as the main theme, outfits inspired by “peacock blankets” have the advantage of creating highlights and increasing the eye-catching for the wearer.
To meet the needs of fashionistas, the "peacock blanket" pattern is also produced in many places with other color tones, creating many other patterns such as peonies, chrysanthemums... but still keeping the main style of bright, warm colors.
In the days leading up to Tet, it is easy to see images of “peacock blanket” motifs flooding social media. There are even times when it becomes a hot trend on social media. Not only young people, many middle-aged women also choose peacock blanket patterned ao dai with two main colors of red and blue as their Tet outfit.
The sewing style for the “peacock blanket” pattern is also very diverse, from traditional ao dai designs to innovative designs from ao dai or even accompanying accessories such as cross-body bags, clutches... “ton-sur-ton” (synchronized).
Even “peacock blanket” fabric is widely used in daily life and the pattern is loved, responded to and applied by the majority of people in life. Because of the outstanding pattern, this type of fabric is chosen for many purposes from chair covers, to sewing ao dai, quilted shirts, scarves, suits, etc.
Every time Tet comes, in each person's mind, there are private memories and beautiful memories. The taste of Tet in each family is simply the candies and jams that are only eaten on this special occasion. Or corn, cassava buried around the firewood stove of the pot of boiled banh chung. Then the bustling market in the countryside..., the "peacock herding" motif with flexible variations is also not out of that flow.
Source: https://baoquocte.vn/hoa-tiet-chan-con-cong-gay-sot-moi-dip-tet-den-xuan-ve-302818.html
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