Bracelets have always been part of the global culture. They carry deep meanings and have many interpretations.
In ancient Egypt, a very common symbol was the Scarab Bracelet, as scarabs represented rebirth and regeneration. According to a myth, the scarab god, Khepri was pushing the sun across the sky.
But bracelets go a lot earlier than that. Russian archeologists from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology of Novosibirsk discovered in 2008, while they were working at the site of Denisova Cave in the Altai Mountains of Siberia a bracelet that they dated to around 40,000 BP.
Bracelets play an important role in modern society as well. In Bulgaria, there is a tradition called Martenitsa, which at times involves tying a white and red string around the wrist. The purpose is to please Baba Marta and so, spring might arrive sooner.
In certain parts of India, the types and number of bangles worn by a woman is an indicator of her marital status. This way, bracelets are not only part of a cultural practice, but they are also an indicator of one’s status.
In Sikhism, a bracelet is one of the obligatory articles known as the Five Virtues.
Latin Americans wear Azabache Bracelets to protect them from the Mal de ojo, or the evil eye. It is believed that the evil eye is the result of excessive admiration or envious looks by others. And, given the beauties that walk around South America, having an Azabache Bracelet seems mandatory.
And, speaking of bracelets that bring protection, in the US, the word “bracelets” is sometimes used as slang for handcuffs.
In Greece, similar to the abovementioned Bulgarian tradition, there is a custom called Martis. This involves weaving a bracelet from red and white string on the first day of March and wearing it until the summer’s end. This is considered to help protect the wearer’s skin from the Greek sun, which is generally hot and strong.
And, speaking of Greece, the modern term “bracelet” is derived from the Greek “brachile”, which means “of the arm.” This word later entered Old French as “bracel” and from them it was adopted into English as “bracelet”.
Today, for many people, bracelets are just style accessories they use to express themselves and enhance their looks. One can give a bracelet the meaning they want and the personal and cultural charge they wish. That is what we want to do with our Löwenzahn Bracelets. Deep blue beads brought together by a lion head in gold or in silver compose our newest capsule pieces. They are timeless, elegant and sophisticated and above all, versatile: the Löwenzahn Bracelets go with a wide variety of outfits, can be worn anytime, anywhere and are suited for every type of style and taste. The metallic lions and the dark blue beads are neutrals, so they can be matched with any color or print and with any other metal.
Our Löwenzahn Bracelets can be enjoyed by men and women, regardless of your job, possibilities and location. They also make great gifts, as they are both personal and general at the same time.
In short,
A bracelet for everyone. Löwenzahn Bracelets.
Fraquoh and Franchomme
Further reading:
The 2×2 Attire Club Summer 2016 Style Portfolio
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