Cowrie Golden Shells Anklet

This beautiful shell anklet is made of white 100% cotton string and decorated with natural and golden brass Cowrie shells. It's all handmade and long-lasting quality. The design is simple and easy to combine with your favourite summer dress.  Handmade in Bali, Indonesia. Cowrie shells are used for good luck, money and protection. Cowrie shells historically are a symbol of wealth and used as currency, jewellery and as a religious accessory, in almost all parts of the world. Throughout history, these shells are known as the most successful and the best form of currency in various regions of the world.  In China, brass and silver cowrie shells were used as a form of currency and the Chinese even used its shape to form their pictograph for money.  In African legends, the cowrie shells are representing the goddess protection which is highly powerful and is connected with the strength and power of the Ocean. Cowrie shells are also worn as jewellery or as ornaments and charms. They are