The Origin and Meaning of Leather Bracelets Over the past few years, the leather bracelet has made a comeback, especially in younger men under the age of thirty. Leather bracelets have always been associated with bikers, rock bands and surfers, but these days its male executives that are choosing leather as their material for a bracelet. The leather, which is rugged and touches, makes the bracelet very masculine. Men have been wearing leather bracelets for centuries. Archaeological sites have unearthed many objects, including leather bracelets. While there is no definite time when these accessories were first introduced, it is expected that they have been around since the Neolithic period, when humans were using animal skins for clothing. Experts believe that the leather bracelet was evolved from the long leather sleeves and shirt guards worn to protect limbs during the attack. Later it became a marking of a person’s social status, making a social statement. Leather bracelets were worn by soldiers in the Roman Empire with the width and thickness of the bracelet related to the rank of the soldier. Over the years, they became an accessory of the hippie movement in the early 1970s. Today they are worn by men and women as a personal accessory with a variety of shapes, sizes and overall appearances available based on taste and lifestyle choice. Leather bracelets fall into a number of categories from cuffs, which are wide leather bands normally embellished with silver studs, making them look intimidating worn by heavy metal musicians and bikers. Straps are worn as an accessory, which adds a masculine touch to any outfit and can be worn to the office. Rope style bracelets, on the other hand, are woven bracelets, which add a casual elegance, often worn by surfers and skaters. This type of bracelet does have a variety of meanings, the colour of the bracelet says a lot about the man or person wearing it. Black is responsible and business-focused, it symbolized power. If embellished, it could give an air of mystery, rage or dominance. Brown shows practicality, solid and never boring. Brown is usually worn by those who enjoy the outdoors with a playful adventurousness to them. Dark green, on the other hand, is soothing and very calming. It shows serenity, a gentle and tranquil person, someone who is close to nature. If you are working in an office environment, working at a computer for long hours, then metal jewellery can get in the way and be irritating. Leather bracelets are a welcome addition that fit smoothly on the wrist. It can prevent any irritation you may feel when wearing metal bracelets, while still being elegant and fashionable, while also ensuring you remain productive. Never wear your leather bracelet when swimming. If the bracelet gets too wet, the oils from the leather are stripped, which softens it, enabling it to dryad crack. When it comes to cleaning, you will want to clean it with a damp cloth. Do not scrub as you can cause dust and dirt to scratch the surface. Allow drying in a cool area away from direct sunlight.
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