The meaning of wearing bracelets on the ankle

In ancient Egypt, the ankle bracelet was not just a decorative accessory. He was considered a talisman, supposed to bring luck and prosperity to the wearer. The women of the nobility wore finely carved gold models, while the working classes favored copper or silver. Some field workers carried adorned with ringing, intended to keep insects away and limit their bites.

India: a strong marital symbol

In India, the ankle bracelet has an essential cultural and social significance. Traditionally, married women wear it, often in money, as a symbol of their union and status. On the other hand, widows do not have the right to wear it, thereby enhancing their marital significance.

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