Wearing an anklet, a symbol of marriage, is believed to bring prosperity and ward off misfortune. A black thread anklet can alleviate planetary afflictions, especially for weak Rahu and Ketu, and ...

Take a look at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s archives, where you can find a string ankle bracelet with travertine, bone, and serpentinite beads dating back to Egypt circa 4400 to 3800 B.C.