Leather Bracelet

The origin of the leather bracelet, the color, meaning, and importance are still in question; however, there is one common thread that all the stories have in common; it all starts somewhere in ancient India. The most popular, ancient, and traditional story of a leather bracelet is when Krishna (Ganesha) and Goddess Lakshmi (Laxmi) were in the form of snakes, feeding on the rice that was thrown to them by King Bali. Krishna gave them a necklace of hair which later on became the first-ever bracelet. In this tradition, the most important factor in making a bracelet is color, meaning, and significance.

Different types of leather are used and a variety of colors can be added to the basic color of black. The most popular colors are bright yellows, reds, and blues, along with brown. For example, a red-colored bracelet might mean that one has love, friendship, or is an idealistic person. A yellow-colored bracelet could be a sign of friendship, love, or luck. A blue-colored bracelet would mean that one is generous and someone who loves blue. On the other hand, a pink-colored bracelet is a sign of purity or a person who does not drink much alcohol and does not eat beef.

Other than the colors, a leather bracelet in India is also given with various symbolic meanings. A white-colored bracelet would be a sign of good luck and an assurance of good health. While the other colors mean good health, love, friendship, and happiness. It is also common to see a purple-colored bracelet meaning marriage, love, and good fortune. The meaning of a bracelet might not be clear, but it is commonly believed that a black leather bracelet is a talisman, a symbol of protection, and a gift from the Gods. A gold-colored bracelet is considered to be a talisman, protection, money, and love. This idea of a black and gold bracelet is also based on the idea that a person should never be fooled and robbed since gold and black bracelet could mean purity, strength, and wealth.