1] As we all know, Indians love wearing ornaments made of gold and silver, and they have a very rich culture as well. There were a lot of customs and traditions for women in ancient India.

2] One such tradition is anklets for women and toe rings. Anklets may only be a fashion statement in the West with no traditional or cultural significance, but that is not the case in India.

3] We know a lot of you might think that anklets are just a beauty accessory, but they have an important significance for the overall well-being and health of women and are connected to the age-old traditions of India.

4] Anklets in India are also known as Payal and have great social and spiritual significance. You can see glimpses of the anklet in other ancient cultures in the Middle East and Egypt.

 ANKLETS FOR WOMEN AND THEIR IMPORTANCE!!

1] A metallic string with beautiful charms worn by women around their ankles.

2] Anklets were traditionally mainly made of silver. But due to the change in trends, some women even prefer wearing gold anklets.

3] This is, however, considered inauspicious, as gold symbolizes Goddess Lakshmi, who is a goddess of wealth, and wearing it on your feet is considered irreligious.

4] Anklets are beautifully made and often have meenakari work to make them more colorful and attractive. They are further embellished with beads, pearls, small colorful stones, and bells.

5] Traditionally, these anklets are mostly worn by married women, but in modern India, there is no such rule.

6] However, even today, it is one of the items that are gifted to the newlywed when she moves into her husband’s house.

HISTORY OF ANKLETS FOR WOMEN

1] Anklets originated in ancient Egypt, Indian, and Arabian cultures in the Mesopotamian era. Historically, they have been worn for the last 8,000 years by women and girls in Southeast Asia.

2] During this time, only women belonging to the royal and rich classes wore these anklets as a symbol of their wealth and social status.

3] In Arabic culture, where the Purdah system was followed, anklets were worn by people to let others know about their arrival.

4] Ghungroo, which is another form of anklet, was worn only by dancers; this same anklet was considered taboo in the upper class of society, which is why Payal, Paizeb, Pattilu, or Nupur were designed as smaller, simpler, and lighter pieces of ankle jewelry.

 REASONS WHY AN ANKLET IS WORN

When family members lived together and would hear the sound of anklets, they would know a woman was approaching, and they had to behave and welcome her with respect.

Women often have swollen heel problems, which affect their daily work and house routine. But wearing a silver anklet regulates the blood flow in their legs and thus naturally cures swollen heels. We have learned silver anklets are not just a pretty piece of jewelry but have multiple health benefits as well. They are an immunity booster as well, as they activate the lymph glands in one's body, which in turn boosts their immunity.

Silver brings purity and positivity, along with pleasing melodious music, into the house. It is a popular Indian belief that when a woman wears silver anklets and walks around in the house, angels and gods are attracted and fill the home with an abundance of blessings and goodwill.

WHERE TO BUY ANKLETS?

We are sure all this talk about anklets has left you with an urge to get one yourself. Do not worry; Karma Place has you covered. We have beautiful silver, oxidized pearls, beads, and Kundan anklets for you to choose from.

WOMEN STERLING SILVER CHUNKY ANKLET

This anklet is for all those who love wearing chunky jewelry. This anklet is perfect for brides and wedding functions.

WOMEN STERLING SILVER ANKLET WITH DIAMONDS

Moving on from chunky anklets to really dainty and delicate ones This single-string anklet studded with diamonds is versatile enough to be worn in western as well as Indian outfits. While wearing Western outfits, just wear one of them on one of your feet.

STERLING SILVER ANKLET

This is a simple silver-oxidized anklet. This is another one in the dainty anklet category. It is just a simple anklet with a double silver metal line and some bells at the end.

KUNDAN ANKLET

Oh! This one is our favorite. Kundan anklets for those dressy wedding functions

KUNDAN ANKLET WITH PEARL

This anklet is another stunning piece for all of you brides to dress up their feet. These Kundan stones with pearl strings will make your feet look pretty while walking down the aisle.

KUNDAN ALLOY ANKLET IN RED

This beautiful Kundan alloy anklet is perfect for those who want to go for a minimalistic anklet look. The leaf pattern with Kundan and red stones in a gold setting is perfect for wedding functions.

KUNDAN ANKLET WITH RED DROPS 

This is another stunning piece for wedding functions. Your feet will surely look pretty wearing these anklets.

Read More : How to wear jewelry to compliment your look? We hope this blog on Anklets for Women and Their Importance in Indian Culture will help you make some unique choices in buying anklets.

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