Toe Ring What is (Toe Ring)? Explanation of meaning, origin, and materials | Floats! | Maison Clannie

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Toe Ring What is (Toe Ring)?
Explanation of meaning, origin, material, and how to wear it

Jewelry to decorate your toes, Toe Ring 。
We will introduce you to the deep culture and history that has its origins in ancient India.

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What is Toe Ring
Toe Ring What is it?

A ring that decorates the toe. It has the same meaning as "toe" in pointe shoes, and refers to the tip of the foot. In Hindu, it is called "Bichiya" and is given by a man to a woman during a marriage ceremony. Therefore, in India, most people who wear toe rings are married women.

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History & Origin
Toe Ring origin of

In the great epic poem of ancient India, the Ramayana, there is a scene in which a woman named Sita, who was kidnapped by the demon king Ravana, threw a tow ring on the road so that her master, Rama, would find it. Toe Ring The origin is said to be India.

In India, where there is a barefoot culture from ancient times to the present,
During the wedding ceremony, the groom attaches the second toe of the bride's feet.
Toe Ring There is a custom of giving .

In India, it is believed that the heart/uterus and the second toe of the foot are connected, and this toe Toe Ring It is also said that wearing it will improve your body's circulation. In Hindu, it is called "Bichiya" and is worn throughout the life of a married woman.

discoveries in egypt

In Egypt, ancient ruins dating back more than 3,300 years have revealed copper alloys. Toe Ring A mummy wearing one was discovered in 2013. Because of the damage to the bones in the foot, it is assumed that it was worn as a charm to heal foot injuries, rather than as an ornament.


Material
Toe Ring material of

Silver has been mainly used in India since ancient times. Gold is considered a very precious metal in Hinduism, and it was not customary to wear it below the waist.

In countries other than India, everyday jewelry is made from a variety of materials, not just silver.


Wearing Style
About leaving it on

metal Toe Ring The C-shaped design is worn by opening and closing, so if you put it on and take it off frequently, it can cause metal fatigue and cause cracks or, in severe cases, breakage.【 Toe Ring Leave it on]It is.

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FAQ
metal Toe Ring Does it hurt when you walk?

Since it has the same structure as above, the ring may get pinched by the finger next to it, or the ring may move and hit each other as you walk, causing pain. It's not like the people in India who have a barefoot culture.

It takes some time to get used to wearing it with heeled sandals or tucking in shoes when landing. Pain may be alleviated by wearing it at the base of the finger or over the joint.

At a shop where you can try on clothes,
It would be best to check the position and size that suits your finger.
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