Anklets: Beauty on your feet
Anklets are one super accessory that every woman should have enough of. The fact that anklets today are available in a number of materials and can be teamed with both traditional and contemporary outfits, makes it a preferred choice among young girls and women across the globe.
What is an anklet?
An anklet or an ankle bracelet as it is called has caught the fancy of women. Traditionally made of silver or gold, these accessory has been worn by girls and women alike. This accessory has not been popular in India alone but also worn by women extensively in Egypt and the Middle East. It is said that anklets in Egypt and the Middle East has great social and spriritual importance and standing.
What should you wear your anklets with?
Traditionally anklets were worn in both the feet when it was more of an ornament to be worn by married women. But today as fashion is evolving it is worn on just one leg. The plus point about owning anklets is that it can be worn both with western and Indian wear. You can wear it with capris, skirts, salwar kameezes, churidhars, ghaghra cholis and sarees.
Types of anklets
Anklets are available in several materials. Depending on the materials it is made with you can decide whether you want it to look sassy, simple, flirty, traditional. The choice is yours but the mind blowing variety is sure to keep you wanting for more. There are quite a few dainty and feminine options available in the market that even have very intricate, artistic designs done on it.
• Gold
• Silver
• Shells
• Plastic
• Wooden
• Stone
• Glass
• Jute
• Ivory
• Bone
• Kundan and lac
• Pearl
The ‘in’ thing this season
Out of these pearl, bone (a tribal accessory), kundan and shells are quite a hit among young girls, particularly teenagers. The very chunky ones also look great among traditionally dressed girls.
So you too pick up the pair (or single) anklet that best suits your outfit and personality and see magic happen for yourself!
