Even in ancient times, bracelets were worn not only on the wrists, but also on the legs.
Even in ancient times, bracelets were worn not only on the wrists, but also on the legs. Anklets have a very long history, which is also very fascinating, and the traditions of wearing these products are different among different nations.
The very first to use bracelets as decoration on their feet were wealthy members of the nobility in Ancient Egypt. People of the lower class could not afford such expensive jewelry, and besides, wearing such jewelry was prohibited for them.
In Russia, during the reign of Alexander I, they began to wear ankle bracelets. During this period, some fashionable ladies, in order to emphasize the grace and undoubted beauty of their legs, wore two bracelets at the same time. One was worn at the ankle, and the second was located just above the knee. And since the ball gowns were made translucent, the bracelets were visible through them.
Bracelets worn on the ankle were either at the height of fashion, or they were forgotten about. In ancient times, such jewelry was worn by both women and men, although later they turned into only women's jewelry. During the Soviet era, they were completely forgotten, because such jewelry was considered too immodest. Nowadays, elegant ankle bracelets appeal to the fairer sex, despite the fact that this original jewelry has made a difficult journey to the hearts of Russian women. The fashion for anklets came to us not only from the East, but also from the West.
There are many fans of Eastern culture in our country, and there are quite a few of them among popular designers, which is why low-waisted trousers and skirts, beautiful ankle bracelets, and piercings have come into fashion. In addition, Indian culture also had a significant influence (mainly through feature films). Indian dancers decorated both legs with a large number of bracelets, but in our culture the tradition of wearing a bracelet exclusively on one leg has taken root.
Some believe that jewelry on a woman's leg is a sign of bad taste or easy behavior. But young girls still consider such bracelets to be elegant and erotic. It is unknown whose opinion will be correct; it depends on the appearance of the bracelet and the owner of the leg on which the jewelry is worn. It will look more appropriate on young girls and mainly in the summer. The anklet can be worn to a fashionable outdoor party or to the beach. It could be just a walk around the city or a volleyball court, in general, an informal event.
Nowadays, an ankle bracelet can be an attribute of power and wealth, a symbol of femininity, or simply a creative or ethnic decoration. In this regard, there is no need to look for hidden meaning in jewelry; you need to enjoy its beauty and the admiring glances of men.
There are several types of ankle bracelets. They are usually made in the form of a thin chain or from a single strip of metal. Jewelry in the form of a chain is flexible and assembled from individual links. Jewelry of this type can be worn not only in the form of chains, but they can be complemented with various decorative elements called charms. Charms are considered to be hanging figurines that are a symbol of a significant event in life or simply a good mood. Sometimes bells are also hung on chains, which make melodious sounds while moving. Jewelry in the form of a strip of metal is quite elastic and almost does not bend; sometimes they are decorated with stones. They can be worn several at a time on one leg.
Charms are most often made in the shape of hearts. Love or romantic themes are common in jewelry. Older ladies prefer charms that are miniature keys, hats or handbags.
Today, the most fashionable are rich colors, various stones, glass beads and gems . Futurism in jewelry does not lose its position either. In fact, the choice of anklet is strictly individual. It largely depends on the individual preferences of the girl or woman, as well as her taste. You shouldn’t chase changing fashion; it’s better to wear what you like best and what you feel most comfortable with. An ankle bracelet must be such that it brings real pleasure to its owner.
There are decorations not only for the arms, neck, head, but also for the legs. Typically, foot jewelry is special chains and bracelets that are worn on the ankle or upper part of the leg.
A foot chain is a kind of necklace that is worn not on the neck, but on the leg. This type of jewelry became popular not so long ago, especially after it began to enjoy success with world celebrities. An ankle chain is an upgraded version of an ankle bracelet. Such chains are worn on the hip, with the chain falling down, ending just above the knee. It clings to the waist like a regular belt. Therefore, what is visible to others is only part of the popular foot decoration.
Wearing a foot chain is very simple. You can wear it over skinny jeans or leggings. But if you don't want to wear a chain over your clothes, you can wear it with shorts. Shorts Fashion. Make sure you don't wear too much jewelry, as the foot chain should be the centerpiece and eye-catching accessory. Typically, the chain is worn on only one leg, but if you are brave enough, try wearing chains on both legs. As for design, foot chains can be either simple or with various decorative elements, such as pendants.
DIY foot chain
You can buy a foot chain in a store, or you can make it yourself. To do this, you will need an elastic belt to which you will then attach a chain, thin and thick chains, rings to connect them and something to cut the chain with.
First you have to cut the thick chain. For example, it can be 9 cm in length. This chain will hang from the elastic waistband. Attach rings at both ends of the chain. Then you take a thin chain and try it on your thigh to find out the length you need. Make sure it is long enough so that it does not pull on your thigh or restrict your movement. After measuring the desired length, cut the chain.
Place two chains together in the correct order, with the thin chain hanging at the bottom and the thick chain at the top. Connect both ends of the thin chain with rings. Once all parts of the chain are attached to each other, attach it to the elastic waistband. Your decoration is ready.
Another type of foot jewelry is a bracelet, which is worn on the ankle. This type of ankle bracelet became fashionable in the United States at the end of the 20th century. And although such bracelets are now popular in the West, they take their history from ancient Egypt and southeast Asia.
As a rule, ankle bracelets are not worn if you are going to attend business or official events. You should not wear ankle bracelets to an interview, to an office job, or to dinner at a restaurant. Most often, ankle bracelets are worn for informal events such as a pool party, lunch with friends, or a trip to the beach.
Leg bracelets are considered a decoration for young girls; on older women they look ridiculous. They look more like slave bracelets if they are on a woman over forty.
How to Wear Anklets
There are many different styles of anklets, ranging from rough to soft and delicate. It all depends on what type of ankle a woman has: chunky bracelets look best on a thin ankle, while thin bracelets are more appropriate on a wide ankle. Under no circumstances should an adult woman wear an ankle bracelet that has bells or other devices that make a sound. The exception is belly dancers.
Due to their unusual location on the body, ankle bracelets must be worn with certain types of clothing. Shoes in this case should be as simple as possible, for example, ballet flats or sandals without ankle straps. Anklets look best with shorts, capris or skirts. They should always be worn on bare legs, never over or under tights. Women can wear anklets on either leg, although most wear the anklet on the right ankle.
In the past, ankle bracelets were worn by women for specific purposes, such as to differentiate between the sexes. Tiny bells attached to bracelets helped men realize that there were women around them. Additionally, anklets are still a part of the culture in some countries, such as India.
These days, anklets are a fashion accessory that women wear mostly during summers. Such bracelets can be decorated with shells, anchors and other marine attributes.
It is very important to correctly combine anklets with other jewelry. If you wear a delicate silver bracelet on your ankle Anklet: between sexuality, sacredness and fashion, do not wear a massive necklace or bracelet The art of wearing bracelets on your hand. Try to match the jewelry to each other in terms of the metal from which it is made. So, a silver anklet will look good with a silver ring. What can a precious ring tell you? .
Anklets can add a feminine and sexy touch to any outfit.
There are traditions in the choice of jewelry, as well as where to wear them, in almost every country. In most cases, the upper body, fingers and hands predominate. Today there is simply an incredible number of different rings, earrings, necklaces, chains and so on.
Foot jewelry first appeared in Ancient India, and fashion for them came to Europe and Western countries only relatively recently - about one century ago.
Ancient Indian women were the first to decorate their feet. They tattooed them with henna. Before marriage, girls wore bracelets on their feet, and married ladies decorated their toes with rings.
In ancient India, the art of jewelry was very developed and many different types of jewelry were made from gold and silver, which were often inlaid with various types of precious stones.
In ancient times, foot jewelry was made in two versions. It could be a solid strip of metal, like a hoop, or a chain of individual component links. Later, not only products made of precious metals, but also various costume jewelry began to be used as foot jewelry.
The very first decorations for feet were not considered such at all, but served to scare away evil spirits and protect people from illnesses. They were made from the teeth, bones and feathers of various animals and birds.
Foot jewelry also had purely practical meanings. When walking, they made a ringing sound that scared away snakes. Melodic sounds were also used in dances.
Foot jewelry was endowed with a special sacred meaning in Ancient Egypt. Just look at the frescoes where all the pharaohs have bracelets and jewelry not only on their hands, but also on their feet.
As a rule, in the East, it is customary to wear bracelets and chains on both legs, and in European countries, jewelry is usually worn on one, usually the right leg. Although there are no strict rules in this regard, you should know that in some places a bracelet or chain on the left leg symbolizes women of easy virtue.
Foot jewelry is a great way to attract attention and highlight your individuality.
Let us note that using the word bracelet in relation to legs is not very appropriate. After all, when translated, this word means nothing more than a wrist.
If we talk about Russia, here the fashion of wearing jewelry on the legs appeared under Tsar Alexander I. Then women wore not one, but two jewelry at once. The first was worn on the ankle, and the second, just above the knee joint.
During the Soviet period, jewelry on the legs was classified as vulgar and indecent and was practically not used. Today, the tradition of wearing jewelry on the feet has revived with renewed vigor, and symbolizes individuality and style.
Jewelry for feet
Today there is a large selection of chains and rings designed to be worn on feet. A special chic is nail art, which allows you to decorate your toenails using various pendants and other items made of gold and silver, as well as various precious stones and rhinestones.
Having spotted a nice ring in a jewelry store or received a precious gift from a loved one, you often wonder: which finger to wear the ring on and does it have any significance? Not only women, but also many men like to decorate their fingers with rings.
The tradition of wearing rings has its roots in antiquity. A ring is a special piece of jewelry that has been attributed magical powers since ancient times and associated with various rituals. One of the rituals that has survived to this day is the wedding ceremony, during which those entering into marriage exchange wedding rings as a sign of love and marital fidelity. For most people, a ring is just a beautiful accessory that can be matched with clothes and changed like gloves. For others, it is a talisman, a talisman, or some kind of symbol or sign. Psychologists and chirologists agree that rings have something to tell about their owner, and the meaning is not only and not so much the ring itself, but the finger on which it is worn.
Rings and rings on the thumbs, especially men's ones, deserve special attention. The Lord of the Ring on the finger of Mars tends to be an energetic, emotional and expansive person. These are straightforward, stubborn, militant, sometimes hot-tempered and aggressive individuals. Trying to convince them of anything or argue with them is completely useless - they will still stand their ground, even if they later have to regret it. At the same time, they are well aware of their strengths and weaknesses, therefore, putting a ring on their thumb, they seem to intuitively try to curb and pacify their hot temperament. This is a kind of subconscious attempt to find a common language and improve relationships with others, and even with oneself. On the other hand, according to psychologists, a ring on the thumb is a clear sign that at the moment the main goal of a person is self-affirmation by any means and means, and self-affirmation in the sexual sphere comes to the fore. Such statements are not unfounded, because even among the ancient Greeks and Romans the thumb was considered a phallic symbol, which was decorated with iron rings to protect male power.
The thumb ring is also a symbol of lesbianism. The ringed thumb of the right hand indicates a lesbian who has a companion, while the one on the left indicates a free lesbian, open to dating and new relationships. Like this! Therefore, girls who decorate their thumbs with rings, if they are far from lesbian, should be careful - they may be misunderstood.
The ring on the index finger is called the “power” ring. It was on the index fingers that many outstanding historical figures wore rings - Julius Caesar, Cardinal Richelieu, Ivan the Terrible, Henry VIII. A finger decorated with a ring can be a sign of pride, a desire for power, as well as a strong and strong-willed character, and a ring on the right hand indicates prudence and a positive orientation of these traits, and on the left - about delusions of grandeur, arrogance, pride and a tendency to hysteria. Astrologers and palmists advise shy and indecisive people to wear a ring on their index finger. This will fill them with the power of Jupiter, make them more confident, help them believe in themselves and increase self-esteem, give them determination, insight, and also bring luck and success to their lives. Rings made of gold and tin will have a particularly beneficial energetic effect.
The middle finger is decorated with rings by people prone to narcissism, confident in their irresistibility and superiority. The more massive the ring and stone, the more clearly these qualities are manifested in a person. It is also customary to wear family jewelry on the finger of Saturn, emphasizing the connection with ancestors, faith in karma, the influence of fate, and a higher destiny. The birth ring on the middle finger will help smooth out the negative influence of rock, cope with difficulties and receive support from the family, and give strength to withstand. The ring on the finger of Saturn will also help chronic losers to overcome obstacles and endless “black streaks”. It is also recommended for people involved in spiritual practices to wear a ring on the middle finger. If both fingers of Saturn are ringed, this may indicate a high degree of fatalism and some detachment from reality.
The ring on the ring finger of the right hand (for Catholics - the left), first of all, indicates marital status. This tradition dates back to the ancient Egyptians, according to whose beliefs, the “artery of love” leading directly to the heart began from the ring finger. In those ancient times, wedding rings were made not only from metals, but also from glass and ceramics. During the times of Ancient Rome, wives began to give iron and bronze rings to their spouses as a sign of the inviolability of marriage bonds. Gold wedding rings, the tradition of which has survived to this day, appeared only in the 3rd-4th centuries. From an esoteric point of view, gold, as the metal of the Sun, is best suited for strengthening love in marriage.
A ring on the ring finger (with the exception of the wedding finger) emphasizes its owner’s love for art, sophistication and luxury. As a rule, it ends up in the hands of aesthetes, actors, artists and people of creative professions in general. The ring on the finger of the Sun reveals a voluptuous nature, striving for pleasure, sensual pleasure and a pleasant pastime. It can also speak of a romantic and dreamy nature. A small ring indicates a harmonious, calm, self-confident personality, and a large one indicates a person’s susceptibility to passions, imbalance, and a tendency to violent and even hysterical behavior.
Decorating the ring finger with rings and rings is recommended for everyone who strives for fame and wealth, since the Sun gives a person creative energy, helps self-expression, promotes advancement and success.
Mercury is the patron of diplomats, businessmen, speakers, doctors and politicians, so a ring or ring on the little finger will benefit anyone who needs dexterity of hand, flexibility of mind and eloquence. It is believed that jewelry on the Mercury finger helps its owners find a common language with any person and establish business contacts. According to psychologists, resourceful people who are prone to intrigue, adventure and betrayal often end up with a ring on their little finger. A ring on a woman’s little finger emphasizes narcissism, coquetry and changeable nature. A ringed little finger also indicates a readiness to flirt and a tendency to gamble, and in this case it is intended to somewhat calm down and even suppress these personality tendencies.
From the point of view of most psychologists, ringed toes indicate a desire to stand out and attract attention. In some cases, this may indicate pride, inflated self-esteem and a desire for superiority over others.
Summer is the time for vacations and relaxation on the beach! Today we will crochet a leg decoration that will make you look stylish and elegant even in a swimsuit! Detailed description of the work from Anna.
For knitting we will need:
Abbreviations in the text:
It is best to use a thin cotton thread for such a product. But acrylic will also work. The main thing is that the thread is not thick and stiff.
Work 8 sc into a slip stitch. At the end of the row, do not forget to make a connecting loop.
We make 1 loop to rise and dial in 4 more air. loops. We count 2 loops and perform 1 sc in 3 stitches. Next again 4 air. loops and 1 sc in the 3rd. So until the end of the row. At the end of the row we make a connection. loop.
Now we start the row with the 6th air. loops Under the arch we make 6 ss3n.
And we also dial 6 air. loops and all under the same arch we perform 1 sc.
Under the new arch we make 1 sc and cast on 6 air. loops Next, under the same arch we also knit 6 dc3n and again 6 air. loops and 1 sc.
So we knit all the arches to the end of the row. That is, 1 more. At the end, we perform the connection. loop.
We got 3 petals.
At the beginning of a new row we perform 11 air. loops Next we knit 6 sc into the ends of the dc3n of the previous row.
Next 5 air. loops and perform 1 s3n at the point between the next petals.
Now we do 5 air. loops and repeat knitting the elements.
We knit 5 air. loops at the end and make 1 connection. loop in the 5th loop of the first chain of this row.
At the beginning of a new row we will make 1 lifting loop. Next we knit 5 sc under the arch. Then we further knit 6 sc. Under the arch again 5 sc. Next we have the arch again. Therefore, we make 3 ch and under the arch we also knit 5 sc. Next, knitting is repeated until the end of the row.
We do 5 air. loops and knit 1 sc into the first column of the petal. That is, we skip the arch.
We make a peko of 4 sc and immediately knit another 1 sc.
5 air loops and now we knit the same thing, but only now in the last column of the same petal.
Next we do 3 air. loops and under the arch of 3 loops we knit 3 dc2n with a common top. We do 3 air. loops and again here we knit 2 dc2n with a common top. And again 3 air. loops and repeat 2 more times.
Next 2 air. loops and repeat knitting from the beginning of the row. At the end we make 3 elements from ss2n. The 4th one will be made from just 2 dc2n with a common vertex. And then we simply join in the 3rd loop of the initial chain at the beginning of the row.
Next we do 5 air. loops and under the arch we make 2 sc. Then again 5 air. loops and under the arch 2 sc. So we knit up to our petals. We perform 1 petal arch in exactly the same way. Then 5 air. loops And in the central arch we knit 3 dc2n with a common top, 5 air. loops and 3 more dc2n with a common top.
Next 5 air. loops and 2 sc in the next arch. So until the end.
At the end, to make a loop under the finger, we knit 3 dc2n with a common top and immediately 32 air. loops. We knit 1 connection. Art. in the 2nd loop of this chain. We do 2 air. loops and perform 3 more dc2n with a common top.
Next we do 5 air. loops and knit 1 sc under the arch.
We knit 1 connection. loop.
All we have to do is tie the laces. They will have flowers at the ends. We form a chain of 6 loops and close it into a ring. We perform 2 chains and knit 1 sc. Next 2 air. loops and 2 dc2n with a common top. Again 2 air. loops and 1 sc in the ring. So we knit 4 more petals. Then we do not cut the thread, but cast on the required number of air loops. It depends on the desired length of the lace.
You need to tie 2 such laces. We attach them to the edges of the product.
crocheted leg decoration
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