The anklet is very attractive and enhances the silhouette. It’s lightweight, discreet, and incredibly alluring. Having become an essential fashion accessory, it has long been associated with various customs and beliefs. But do you really understand its meaning?

A thousand-year-old and multifaceted origin.

The history of the anklet is as varied as the civilizations that used it.

Ancient Egypt: between spirituality and protection

In ancient Egypt, the anklet was much more than just a fashion accessory. Considered a talisman, it was believed to bestow wealth and good fortune upon its wearer. To ward off insects and reduce their bites, some farm workers wore anklets with pendants that produced a metallic sound.

India: A powerful symbol of marriage

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