Hippie Bracelets Models
Emerged in the 60s but with popularity in Brazil only a decade later, the hippie movement came after the cold war period and the nuclear arms race of the great world powers with a simple message: peace and love. It was when man turned to himself with basic concepts such as companions, freedom of expression, encounter with the body and many colors to symbolize joy.
Why talk about the hippie movement itself? Because that's the only way we understand why hippie fashion is so colorful, so happy. There is a huge contact with nature and that is why the green tone is one of the most seen in the pieces.
The use of materials (recycling) to get away from industrialism and capitalism is one of the highlights of hippie fashion and is reflected in bracelets as well. Many of the articles used in fashion by people of this time are handcrafted such as leather, ropes, thread and other materials also chosen for their beauty. For those who want to be inspired by this style, we have beautiful pieces to choose from.
macrame
Anyone who has visited a beach in the northeast has certainly seen a vendor with a display stand by the sea offering the product. It is one of the most popular models of hippie bracelets and one of the coolest because they are very jovial, colorful and simple. They are nothing more than beautiful short braided strips of thread to wear as a pretty bracelet. Using one or more than one doesn't change much.
The coolest thing about the article is the value. When they are very expensive they reach R$ 10, but normally their average price is R$ 10 because the cost of production is very cheap. Craft product stores throughout Brazil sell the item.
Many of the hippie prints convey a message, but most of the time they are just the combination of cheerful colors with tribal inspiration, more specifically Maori.
Leather
Today we buy the leather to make such bracelets, but the original hippies even went against consumerism and reused leather from discarded bags and clothes to create braids for bracelets. They are very simple and combine well with current men's fashion.
The peace pendant is one of the most used in hippie bracelets due to the ideology of the movement. The symbol was created by British designer Gerald Holtom to convey the despair he felt in the face of a world at war. Inspiration came from the homograph code for nuclear disarmament.
with Greek eye
The Greek eye has a special message for hippies. The antiquity symbol of envy and the evil eye is a talisman to protect both the wearer and a home or family when positioned as a decorative item. Its format does not change: to be a Greek eye it needs to be made with three circles, a central black one, a blue one and a white one around it.
In hippie fashion, the Greek eye prints shirts, skirts and is a great pendant for bracelets and necklaces. Despite being found a lot in the protective bracelet version, it is more common to be displayed for sale in necklaces as a protective amulet.
Prices vary depending on the base material. Being made of nylon cord, it can cost only R$5. The models with metal and leather are around R$20, but it depends on the combination of pieces and the designer. Famous jewelers have collections with a Greek eye on precious stones with values that exceed R$ 5 thousand.
with moonstone
As hippie bracelets with moonstone already attract attention for their beauty and brightness and have a very curious mystical meaning. This type of stone is linked to female hormonal and psychological balance, therefore, being a piece for girls to wear (but nothing prevents men from wearing it too!). The balance relationship is in the reflection of the moon in the stone, involving the body in the mysticism of lunar energies. Confused? Much of the hippie philosophy is to feel and not analyze, in addition to enjoying natural beauties. Hippies say that wearing bracelets with this stone helps to calm the most agitated and keep them calm and at peace.
Moonstone is natural and comes from albite. Its origin is India and Australia and as it is found in large quantities, it has a low cost. The value of such a bracelet depends on the material used in the composition, but there are beautiful models offered on the market with an average cost of R$ 30.
Hippie chic
Everything in fashion, we know that it gets a makeover to become more modern and even more beautiful, right? Knowing this, you understand hippie chic fashion, a super trend from jewelry makers that will apparently last for a few years yet. The concept is to adapt original pieces from the 60's to the current fad, modern materials but without losing the essence of hippie bracelets originals. And there's a lot of cool stuff in this style in stores!
How to do step by step
If you are lucky enough to come across a hippie vendor at fairs or on the street, even making such a bracelet you can see firsthand how simple it is. The braids known as macramé are the most used since the 60's and also the easiest, involving only braiding lines to create a graphic. All you need is thread, a smooth, straight spot (some hippies use a wooden plank) but you can secure the strings together with duct tape and start braiding.
The same technique goes for making leather bracelets, bangles, and adding pendants to create your own style. A few minutes and colored strings (you can use crochet or wool yarn) and beautiful models appear for a change in the look.
Most importantly: with what hippie bracelets match? With all! The chic models are great for everyday wear and even work looks as they usually come with some metal. On the other hand, the string ones are very youthful and look great with casual looks or your beach look. What's not worth is dismissing because it's a beautiful and super feminine accessory.
