Elephant Hair Bracelet

Description

These elephant hair bracelets are made of other natural plant fibre, but have the look of real elephant hair bracelets costing many times the price. Believed to bring good luck in Africa where they originated and now worldwide. Always popular and comfortable. Incredibly symbolic. The knots can symbolize strength, honor, stability, and patience. They can also symbolize original elements of earth, wind, fire and water. For thousands of years African Mythology has believed that the connection between heaven and earth is the elephant. The legend of the bracelet dates back over 1200 years. It was believed that wearing the bracelet would protect against harm, sickness & misfortune. The knots symbolize the powerful forces of life. Movement of the knots along the wire blends the forces of nature with life's continuous evolution and brings strength to the wearer. Elephant hair bracelets are made from reeds that are boiled to be softened. While the reeds are still very hot they are molded into the bracelet shape and then given knots. Adjustable size. Made in Kenya.