Bracelets are an inexpensive way to make a fashion statement.
In the past and even today people have worn Friendship bracelets, Family bracelets, Donation Bracelets, Bracelets for Cause, Religious Bracelets, Sex Bracelets and many more. With companies like Lance Armstrong and Nike jumping in there, is going to be a lot more coming.
What are bracelets? Bracelets are ornaments worn around wrists or upper arm. These are often called armlets when worn above elbow.
Bracelets have been used since times immemorial, but with the passing time, the style has definitely changed considerably. Indian civilization has recorded wearing bracelets or bangles since the 5th century.
Bracelets can be made using a variety of articles. Cloth, Metal, Rocks, Wood, Shells, Beads, Plastic, Rubber, Pearls… Stainless steel is commonly used. Nike and Lance Armstrong Companies use silicon now.
Bracelets are more famous than wristbands and bangles and necklaces. They can be made at home and commercially available creative ones are very affordable.
Also they are used for medical and identification purposes. Here is how — Patients with allergies, diabetes or who have had a previous history of heart illness wear bracelets. Identifying these patients can be tough under emergencies and these bracelets can be extremely useful in saving a patient’s life sometimes.
Bracelets are more famous than wristbands and bangles and necklaces. They can be made at home and commercially available creative ones are very affordable.
Friendship bracelets are more famous among children and teens. They are given as a symbol of friendship. Usually, embroidery threads or wool are used. By tradition they are not to removed voluntarily as any intentional removal will mean end of friendship. They have to fall off naturally.
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Bracelets are very customizable and I offer a large variety. Bring me your idea of a bracelet you want to wear and I’ll do my best to create the bracelet of your dreams.
Ankle bracelets or anklets are very fashionable. They originated in India centuries ago and several tribes in Africa also wore them for hundreds of years.
Some anklets in India are worn only by unmarried girls and some that make a loud chime at every footfall are used only by dancers while dancing.
