African and Eastern traditions: messages and protection
In some African cultures, anklets also serve as a silent language. Colors, beads, or patterns can convey information about social status, role in the community, or major life events. This piece of jewelry then becomes a powerful marker of identity, understood by those who share the same cultural codes.
In the Middle East, it has long been associated with femininity and grace. Anklets with bells accentuated movement and were also believed to ward off unwanted energies. The jewelry thus became as protective as it was aesthetic.
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