When looking at putting together this site I decided to research when our passion for bracelets began. The answer is by no means simple!
Why is a bracelet called a bracelet – The word emanates from the Greek word “brachile” meaning “of the arm”.
Historical records make reference to bracelets or armwear over thousands and thousands of years accross almost every civilisatoin in every time period. Bracelets have been worn as trophies, a symbol of status, protection against evil spirits, a guide to gods in the afterlife, a record of life events or just for personal pleasure.
Bracelets come in all shapes and sizes and can be made out of many different materials. Bracelets are predominantly worn today for decoration.
Bracelets are often given as gifts creating a fond memory for the recipient, they could be purchased for a specific event, or just to enjoy.
If you attend any music festival or concert you will invariably be given an arm band. Gone are the days of plastic printed bands todays event bands are often cool embroidered bands that are clamped shut so that they remain in place for the duration.
Bracelets can be a lifesaving adornment for those with critical medical conditions. Many watches are decorative pieces with the watch face often a charm.
The latest wristwear innovation is for fitness trackers similar to watches these gadgets can record everything from steps to heart rate with the most sophisticated even recording your blood pressure linked to an app these useful appliances can be a fantastic aid to keeping fit.
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