An anklet is a decorative piece of jewelry worn on the ankle, traditionally associated with a jingle. It can be made from various materials and is worn by women in different cultures for various reasons, including sexual connotations. In the West, anklets are often worn with revealing clothing and sandals during the summer. They can be plain or embellished with charms, beads, or jewelry.
An anklet is an ornamental piece of jewelry designed to be worn on the ankle of either foot, and distinguished from a bracelet, which is intended to be worn on the wrist. Anklets can be made from a wide variety of materials, including metal, wood, leather, textiles, beads, and plastic, and have been worn, primarily by women, for centuries. Like other pieces of jewelry, an anklet is designed to accentuate and beautify the area of the body where it is worn, drawing attention to the ankles, feet, and legs.
Anklets are traditionally associated with a jingle, achieved through the use of thin chains or bells, and in some cultures, wearing an anklet has sexual connotations, because it draws the wearer’s attention with a rhythmic jingle. In the Middle East and parts of Asia, anklets have been worn for centuries, and many beautiful examples have been found in ancient tombs. In India, they are traditionally worn by single women, while in Muslim countries, many women wear anklets around the house, or have silent anklets to wear under their clothes while out in public. Belly dancers often incorporate anklets into their dress, as do some sex workers, in a nod to their arousal properties.
In the United States and Europe, anklets are often worn in conjunction with revealing clothing and sandals, and often appear as part of the summer wardrobe. These anklets often take the form of skinny chains or thongs that are designed to highlight slim, tanned ankles, and are often silent. In the West, anklets are usually decorated with subtle accents such as jewels, charms, or enamel, and traditionally a small amount of chain is left at the clasp, which slides down the back of the foot.
The materials used to make an anklet can vary. One of the most common is metal, which can be formed into chains or hammered into rigid ankle bands. Anklets can also be made by carving wood, knotting cotton, silk, or hemp, or from strips of leather. Leather straps can be thin, in the form of a thong, or thick and carved or embellished for additional decoration. Cheaper anklets using plastic materials are also available in many parts of the world, and Middle Eastern countries often have delicate glass anklets for sale in their public markets. Also, anklets can be made of stone, clay, glass or crystal beads.
An anklet can be left plain or embellished with charms, bells, or jewelry, depending on the wearer’s taste. Adding too many charms to an anklet can make it gangly and difficult to wear, but some small, tasteful embellishments might include hearts, flowers, or glass beads. An anklet can be worn on either ankle, although some subcultures attach specific meanings to anklets worn on one foot or the other.
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