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Haute foot
The eternally popular anklet in a new avatar
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Ideally, an anklet should be worn a little loose around the ankle so that the beads, bells and other embellishments fall right under the ankle bone. But then it also depends upon the outfit or footwear it must match with.
Heritage collection
In India, the most ornate and elaborate set of anklets, as described in mythological literature, was jhanjhaar. Usually reserved for wearing as part of a bridal trousseau, it covered the entire foot and was attached by hooks to toe rings. The Nizams of Hyderabad used diamond-studded paizeb-anklets. In the scriptures of the Nizams it is described as "Paizeb yakoot wa almas wa zamurrud, or as Kanthi marvareed," where yakoot is ruby; almas, diamond; zamurrud, emerald; and marvareed, pearls!!
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Beads and crystals
Anklets can define the look a wearer wants to project. For an ethnic look with a saree, you can opt for the heavy oxidised variety with bells. For a modern look, go for beads and crystals. And if you want to be that casual chic, then tattoos or silver anklets in a thin chain with charms shaped as hearts, bells or stars look quite neat. Threaded anklets are also gaining popularity for their tribal look. "They are basically like friendship bands and woven in different patterns. While coloured threads are common, one can also find these in jute and coir," adds Mr Layal.
So now that you can jazz up your ankles put your best foot forward.
Celebs step in style
- Raima Sen sports a simple gold chain-and-bell variety on her left foot.
- Veejay Shenaz Treasurywala walks around with half-a-dozen beaded anklets on both feet.
- Amisha Patel, who has been spotted sporting pretty payals on several occassions said that she loves her payals because she loves to tap her feet and enjoys the rhythm.
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Pic courtsey:
Anklets designed and manufactured by students of Jassani Dept of Jewellery Design, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai.
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