Nobody knows exactly when is the first time that leather bracelets made an appearance since is really difficult to trace. However, there's some evidence that the first humans who wore leather bracelets were the tribes, where a simple one would have meant that that person was the leader.
In some recent history, well, as recent as ancient Egyptians are, leather symbolized status. For example, Tutankhamun wore a leather cuff as a symbol of his monarchy. Leather bands were also by Roman soldiers and Greeks for ranks and allegiance.
Fun fact:
- The famous gladiator Spartacus is believed to have worn a simple brown leather band around his right wrist to symbolize raw power. In this way, he projected strong alpha male characteristics to all who he encountered.
On another note, we know that men’s leather wristbands have been worn by Native Indians for centuries. According to Indian lore, some wristlets are designed to establish a tactile connection with animal guides.
Leather Bracelets: Colors and Symbolism
If you are looking for the perfect gift for your male friend, your boyfriend or you are a guy looking for a bracelet that represents you and some traits of your personality then you are in the right place. Let's see which one is the best.
This list only included the most common colors:
BROWN
- Ruggedness
- Oneness with nature
- Practicality
- Calmness
BLACK
- Strength
- Power
- Sophistication
- Mysterious
- Dominance
DARK GREEN
- Woodsy
- Nature-focused
- Warmth
- Serenity
RED
- Excitement
- Passion
- Danger
- Energy
- Action
ORANGE
- Creativity
- Adventure
- Enthusiasm
- Success
- Balance
BLUE
- Stability
- Harmony
- Peace
- Calm
- Trust
