What does the word boho mean and where does the term come from?
The word "Boho" is an abbreviation of the French term "Bohème" or "Bohèmien" and originally referred to the Roma ethnic group originating from Bohemia. From the middle of the 19th century, the term was increasingly used to describe a free-spirited Parisian social scene consisting of artists, poets, writers and musicians. They were in favour of a free life and wanted to break with rigid, bourgeois views. The idea of freedom of this cultural grouping was expressed through their art and their unusual style of dress.
Over time, what developed into the hippie chic or hippie look in fashion slowly but surely crept into our living rooms, bedrooms and many modern living concepts in general. Today, boho style furnishing is one of the most popular interior design trends and is not (only) appealing to free spirits, adventurers and globetrotters.