Anklets or ankle chains are ornaments worn around women's ankle/ankles. They are sometimes known as ankle bracelets. Costume jewellery anklets are popular fashion accessories since they are available in many designs, and are also made of inexpensive materials. Anklets have come a long way from traditional chain anklets of India to the funky ones of the West.

Materials used
Costume jewelry anklets are made from a wide range of materials. Some of them are listed below.

Metal Jute Plastic Wood Stone

Shells Glass Bone Leather

Types
Women love to adorn their ankles with fashion jewelry anklets. Let's take a look at the basic categories.

Flexible anklets: These anklets have closely interlocked links made by using chain technique or the threading technique. Flexible anklets are further adorned with little bells that produce a soft jingling sound. These anklets are also adorned with charms, and are worn to formal and casual occasions.

Stiff anklets/inflexible anklets: These anklets are produced by hammering sheet metal into the required shape. After they are chiseled to perfection, intricate patterns are engraved onto the surface to give them an ethnic look. These anklets may or may not produce a jingling sound.

Design and style
Women's fashion anklets are available in an array of interesting designs. There are threaded anklets which are made from colored jute threads, while there are anklets with single strings of shells or colorful plastic/glass beads woven together. The closures vary from the conventional hook, to magnetic ones.

Charm anklets are available with little charms that or stones that are suspended from the chain of the anklet. Popular motifs include hearts, stars and flowers. Manufacturers also provide custom-made anklets that cater to women's individualistic taste.