Anklet Collection

Kuwait - The Women Folk - the taker of this shot writes: " Note the anklets they wear and the amount of clothing despite the shade temperature being about 98 degrees". Date: 1933

MARTHA GRAHAM (1894-1991). American dancer and choreographer. Photographed while performing in the ballet Xochitl, choreographed by Ted Shawn, c1920

Odalisque, 1920 (oil on canvas)
1197503 Odalisque, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Tanoux, Henri Adrien (1865-1923); 54x73.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands
FLO4722766 Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Miss Henderson, 1918 Nov. 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Henderson, 1918 Nov. 17. Young woman dressed as an ancient Egyptian pharaoh

Miss Gardner, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Gardner, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 17

Krishna and Radha as Lovers, from a "Gitagovinda" Series, c1780. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Radha as Lovers, from a "Gitagovinda" Series, c1780. After indulging their passionate desires (right)

Costumes de Différents Pays, Guerrier du Royaume de Benin, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Guerrier du Royaume de Benin, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de la Côte d'Or, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de la Cote d'Or, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Roi de Juida, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Roi de Juida, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Amazone d'Afrique, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Amazone d'Afrique, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de Qualité le Yaggas, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de Qualite le Yaggas, c1797

The Hindu Saint Sambandar, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu Saint Sambandar, 15th century

Fontaine, Miss, 1918 Oct. 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Fontaine, Miss, 1918 Oct. 3

Hindoo Girl; Black Bear shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. Creator: G. Beste
Hindoo Girl; Black Bear shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. [Indian woman wearing nose ring, bangles and anklets]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Queen Kawit at her toilet, from the sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, found at Deir el-Bahri
XIR328366 Queen Kawit at her toilet, from the sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, found at Deir el-Bahri, Middle Kingdom, c.2061-2010 BC (stone relief) (detail of 68322)

Native of the Caribbean with a parrot, from a manuscript on plants
CHT177273 Native of the Caribbean with a parrot, from a manuscript on plants and civilization in the Antilles, c.1686 (w/c on paper) by Plumier, Charles (1646-1704); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Scene from North Africa (colour photo)
3095880 Scene from North Africa (colour photo) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from North Africa. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Natives of the Sandwich Islands Dancing, from Voyage Pittoresque Autour du Monde
TRV168862 Natives of the Sandwich Islands Dancing, from Voyage Pittoresque Autour du Monde, engraved by Jean Augustin Franquelin (1798-1839) published 1822 (colour litho) by Choris

Queen Kawit at her toilet, from the sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, found at Deir el-Bahri
XIR68322 Queen Kawit at her toilet, from the sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, found at Deir el-Bahri, Middle Kingdom, c.2061-2010 BC (stone relief) by Egyptian 11th Dynasty (2061-2010 BC)

The Relics of a Past Civilization (litho)
1056750 The Relics of a Past Civilization (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relics of a Past Civilization)

Persia Won!, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Persia Won!, 1873. Britannia says farewell to the Shah of Persia (now Iran) after his successful visit to Britain. It was believed that whilst good relations were maintained with Persia

Two young Datoga boys. The youngest wears metal bells around his ankles to ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

A young Datoga boy attired in beads. The metal bells worn around his ankles ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

SHARECROPPER, 1937. A fifty-seven year old African American sharecroppers feet with dimes around her ankles to prevent headaches, Hinds County, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1936

INDIA: GARUDA, c1780. Ramayana myth: Rama (Vishnu) and his wife Sita (Lakshmi) riding on Garuda, the sun-eagle. Indian miniature, c1780

Jane Renouardt (1890 1972), French actress, front cover photograph showing the latest craze by going stockingless. Date: 1914

India, Gujurat. Shy child hugs Megwar Tribe woman mother. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Krishna playing a flute, from the Vahula Raga, Basohli, c. 1710 (w / c on paper)
BAL4358 Krishna playing a flute, from the Vahula Raga, Basohli, c.1710 (w/c on paper) by Pahari School (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Indian, out of copyright

CAIRO: DANCING GIRL, c1897. A portrait of a young dancer wearing an elaborate costume and jewelry, and holding hand cymbals, Cairo, Egypt. Stereograph, c1897

BURMA: PADAUNG GIRLS. Two standing Padaung girls from the South Shan States dressed in traditional Burmese clothes, Burma. Photograph, c1897-1890

IROQUOIS CHIEF AND WARRIOR. A chief in European dress, a child, and a warrior scalping an enemy. Aquatint, c1787, by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

SIOUX DANCERS, 1890. Five grass dancers in ceremonial clothing, probably participants in a Miniconjou Sioux grass dance near the Cheyenne River in South Dakota. Photographed in 1890 by John C.H

Wearing Anklet
circa 1920: A close-up of an anklet of Whitby jet worn on a womans ankle. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Azidirachta indica, neem tree
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge (1858-1949). From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Natural History Museum in 1952. Hindus use these leaves to bury their dead

Advert for Anklet by Joyce California shoes 1945
Red ankle buckle shoes with wedge by Anklet by Joyce California, fitted by Saxone. 1945

ALLEGORY: AMERICA, 1673. Copper engraving by Jacob van Meurs, Amsterdam, from the title-page of a German translation of Arnoldus Montanus De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld ( The New and Unkonwn World )

HAWAII: DANCERS, c1780. Hawaiian natives dancing with feathered rattles and dogtooth anklets during a ceremony. Engraving after a drawing by John Webber, c1780

NATIVE AMERICAN CEREMONY. Florida Native Americans consecrating the skin of a stag to the sun, while French soldiers (right) observe the ceremony

Close-up of Pazeb anklets from the Punjab, Pakistan, Asia

Close up of female farmers feet standing on henna leaves, village of Borunda, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

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"Anklet: A Symbol of Femininity and Cultural Heritage" From the vibrant streets of Kuwait to the graceful movements of Martha Graham, anklets have adorned the ankles of women throughout history. These delicate ornaments hold a significant place in various cultures, reflecting both beauty and tradition. Influenced by diverse artistic expressions, anklets have been depicted in numerous forms. In "Odalisque, " an oil painting from 1920, we witness their allure as they grace the ankle of a captivating figure. Similarly, G. Beste's "Hindoo Girl; Black Bear shooting in the Himalayas" showcases anklets worn by a woman immersed in her surroundings. However, not all representations are celebratory. The haunting image of restraining irons for slaves reminds us that these same adornments were once used as tools of oppression. As seen in T. Holloway's engraving "Joanna, " enslaved individuals were forced to wear them as symbols of subjugation. Yet amidst this dark history emerges resilience and strength. An albumen print from 1880 captures a group of slaves aboard HMS London, their anklets serving as reminders that even under dire circumstances, cultural identity endures. Beyond borders and time periods, anklets transcend continents and epochs alike. From noble Namaqua women in South Africa to ancient ceramic figurines like the Late Classic Period's Standing Man - each culture has embraced these ankle embellishments with its unique flair. Even royalty sought solace in adorning their ankles with exquisite pieces like Queen Kawit showcased on her sarcophagus found at Deir el-Bahri or Native Caribbean women captured alongside parrots within manuscripts on plants. Today, anklets continue to be cherished accessories worldwide – capturing attention with every step taken while honoring ancestral traditions passed down through generations. As we reflect upon these glimpses into history - whether it be scenes from North Africa or Martha Graham's mesmerizing performances - let us appreciate the anklet's enduring significance.