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Anklet

An anklet, or ankle bracelet, is an ornament worn around the ankle. Anklets historically have been worn for centuries by unmarried women in India, though in the United States both casual and more formal anklets became fashionable in the late twentieth century. While in western popular culture both younger men and women may wear casual leather anklets, they are more popular among women, and more formal anklets (silver, gold, beads) are confined to women's fashion.

The anklet is meant to draw attention to the wearer's legs and feet, and it can be an aphrodisiac for foot fetishists who are aroused by the clinging sound. Anklets can be made of silver, gold, or sometimes iron. Apart from the aesthetic considerations, it is meant for attracting the male's attention.

Anklets made from other less precious materials such as plastic, rope, and rubber are also available. In the western world anklets or ankle chains are mainly worn by younger females, but some older women wear them.

A survey carried out recently in the UK determined that most anklets are worn on the right ankle. The statistics were: 87% right ankle and 13% left. Perhaps this is due to more people being right-handed.

Anklets are of two types - flexible and inflexible. The flexible ones, often called pajeb or jhanjhar in India, are made by tying links in a chain. Subsequently, sonorous bells can be attached to the chain, in order to make pleasing sounds while walking. Inflexible ones that require less skills to make are created by giving shape to a flat sheet.

Toe ring

A toe ring is a ring worn on any of the toes. It is almost exclusively worn by women. Today it is a fashion symbol and made out of various metals and non-metals. Second toe of either foot is where they are worn most commonly. In US and most western countries they are relatively new fashion accessory. They are gaining popularity as they retain the funkiness of nose rings and other new jewellery, but do not require body piercing.