I have always loved wearing anklets, and now that you have asked me about them so much, I wondered: What is the origin of anklets? It’s funny, but it had never crossed my mind before. Do you know? Let me tell you, as I have started to investigate :-).

Origin of anklets

Anklets have been a piece of jewelry that women all over the world have worn for centuries to this day. It is not exactly known when this tradition began. But it is known that the pioneers were the women of India, Egypt, and the Arab countries of the Bedouin clan.

Meaning of anklets

Nowadays and in Western countries, the meaning of wearing anklets is simply as a summer accessory. We want to show off our tanned legs and we put on a silver or gold chain, with stones or ornaments on the ankle. That is how vain we are in the West. However, in the East, the meaning is totally different. Indian women use the anklet to symbolize their marital status. Married women must wear them, while widows cannot wear them. It was also said in the book of One Thousand and One Nights that anklets were an accessory that identified prostitutes and lesbians in Antiquity. Perhaps this meaning was born from the sexy character that anklets give to women.

Significance of anklets

There are two very distinct versions. Some think that wearing an anklet is purely ornamental. However, others are convinced that the sense of this tradition has an important meaning. In Antiquity, the rich could afford to wear bracelets and chains since they were symbols of wealth. On the other hand, the poor wore anklets as a symbol of poverty to attract luck and money. In addition, farmers adorned them with bells or any other pendant that would make noise and scare away insects and mosquitoes. Anyway, as you can see, it is quite curious to look back and know the origins of our customs, right?. Now that I know its meaning, I have decided to wear my GLASSES Anklet all year round, as a wedding band. It will be one more piece of jewelry that unites me with Frank, my partner in adventures and daddy to my three little gems. Well, and while I'm at it, also so that it brings me luck in our brand Luz de NEHCA. And you, do you plan to join some of these meanings, senses, or traditions? Don't hesitate to tell me because I will be very excited. What?. You still don't have an anklet?. Here is the link to our URDHVA MUKHA Anklet, write me an email at hola@luzdenehca.com. And finally, I would love for you to join our community of women who wear values through jewelry. Inside, your 10% discount on your first purchase is waiting for you as a welcome gift.

See you soon, my dear #NEHCAWOMEN!