A Pyjama or a Pajama is an important piece of clothing, worn by both man and woman. Normally, they are loose and comfortable drawstring pants, made of light fabrics. However, in places like Britain and United States, they apply to sleeping suits, and consist of a loose front-buttoned jacket and a trouser.  These days, pajamas or pj’s signify anything, from flamboyant beach trousers to airy boxers. More often than not, any item of male sleepwear today is synonymous to a pajama. Even though, everyone loves to move around in them, few know of their history and origin. Go through this article to get an insight to some interesting information on the background of pyjamas.

 

The word ‘pyjama’ traces its etymological origin to the Persian word ‘payjama’ meaning ‘leg garment’. However, it was first incorporated into English from the Hindustani language. British men during the seventeenth century wore pyjamas as casual attires while relaxing, until they became outmoded. However, they soon gained ground in the west during the colonial era, and became popular as sleepwear, with designs inspired from similar traditional Indian and Persian garments. In India, pyjamas from important clothing items of women and Sikh men. In addition, with the adoption of wearing pajamas by Englishmen, their popularity soon perforated all across the globe.