 As you walk through India, gold and silver sparkles are sure to catch your eye. Decorations for the feet are very common here. Toe
rings are worn mostly by married woman. The groom presents his bride with sets of toe rings on their wedding day. The traditional wedding ring has become almost like just a fashion accessory rather than a symbol of undying love. For this reason, the toe ring has become the new symbol.
This piece of jewelry is often worn upon the left big toe. It is acceptable to wear more than one toe ring at a time. The jewelry for the other toes is in the shapes of fish, flowers, or plain circles. There is also a double toe ring that covers the entire toe.
These pieces of jewelry are traditionally made of silver. Gold is considered pure and to have the power to purify anything it touches. Gold is not meant to be worn on the feet. That would be disgraceful. Only gold jewelry is worn by royalty. The toe rings are adjustable type bands
with a variety of designs and patterns. Each area of India has its own distinct style and design. Some of these are traditional. It is very common for women of the upper class to go barefoot around the house. Their toe rings are immediately noticed and on beautiful display.
Decorations of the feet are no doubt necessary to the women of India. Women in the United States do decorate as these women do. They perhaps have a different reason though. Toe rings have become a trendy fashion statement. They are a vital piece of jewelry to show off your feet. Some
cannot even think of wearing sandals or open toed shoes without a bit of style added to their feet. That little piece of jewelry can bring big attention.
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