Bohemian

The term ‘Bohemian’ originated from the Roma people, who, after being uprooted from northwestern India around 1,500 years ago, led a migratory existence. In the 15th century, they reached the Kingdom of Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). Upon arriving in France from Bohemia, the Roma people became known as ‘les Bohémiens’. The term gained popularity in mid-19th century Paris and continues to be used today to describe someone that leads an unconventional, migratory and artistic lifestyle. It also describes a design aesthetic characterised by nonconformity and eclecticism in the use of colours, textures and materials.