Toe Ring Tattoos : Foot Tattoos

If you are still undecided about the idea of having a permanent toe ring tattoo maybe new developments to make precious and semi-precious metal toe rings more comfortable is the choice for you.

Toe Rings-from Traditional To Trendy

Historically speaking, to show you are married in the Hindu culture, women wear silver rings on their toes. Known as bichiya, these rings are traditionally made of silver, but can be made from gold and inlayed with diamonds or other precious stones. Women wear the rings on the second toe of both their feet. Once known as a specific cultural adornment has become quite the fashion statement.

When did toe rings become fashionable?
Recently, Western countries have adopted the toe jewelry and its acceptance for both men and women to wear them on their feet. It began as a privileged piece, brought back from Mexico or Hawaii. Often, a neighbor or friend would come back from vacation donning a shiny silver toe ring on a deeply tanned middle toe. Some research claims the Birkenstock revival launched the toe ring into popularity, while others claim surfers around the 1990s hold bragging rights.

Yes, of course toe rings are reminiscent of hacky-sack circles, with shiny toe rings exposed beneath flowing hippy skirts- but think about the sexiness of a revealed ankle and an elegant manicured foot? Now imagine a stylish toe ring made not just of silver, but gold with diamonds or other jewels?

Or maybe your heart lies with a Harley Davidson band on a thick chrome plate, covering almost your entire toe, letting the world know that your tattoo alone isn’t enough to express your motorcycle love.

The fashion statement truly says you are not embarrassed to show your toes and maybe you enjoy clicking around tiled surfaces, letting people know you are coming around the corner like an amateur tap dancer. Plus the popularity of the peep-toe heels and dare I mention the high-heeled flip flop, allow for lots of toe exposing opportunity. Or maybe while everyone is noticing your ankle tattoo, your toe ring can bring just as much attention.

The Added Beauty of Toe Rings
One doesn’t have to remove them- keep them on- never remove them if you choose to.
It could be said that for the squeamish who refuse to get piercings or tattoos, this removable and fairly accepted body art is for all ages. One doesn’t have to travel to exotic beaches to find beautiful rings- toe rings can be found online in a variety of styles.

Getting Ready To Expose Your Secret Foot Fetishes
It’s nice to know the emergence of toe rings in western culture not only expands the types of metals and styles available but sizing everyone’s little toes has become less of a challenge. Asking what your toe ring size is now common language. Get it fitted right instead of the adjustable sterling silver cuff, easily lost in strong ocean waves, let alone a snag in a cotton sock!

When buying a toe ring think about a ring that will be placed on your toe for days or weeks at a time. Getting used to your new toe ring is like getting used to a small rock in-between your toes- it takes some getting used to. Think about a thin band that won’t dig into your skin and strong enough that it will hold while wearing shoes or walking on hard surfaces.

If you don’t think toe rings are really your style, think of them as great wedding gifts with some sentiment and remember it is removable body art.

Indian Toe ring

Wearing of toe rings is practiced in India. It is worn as a symbol of married state by Hindu women and is called bichiya (pronounced: bee-chee-ya) in Hindi (Metti in Tamil – ). They are usually made of silver

The Enduring Popularity Of Gold Body Jewelry

In India, toe rings have the same significance of golden finger rings in the Western world. They imply that the wearer is married. In Hindu culture, this toe ring is known as a bichiya and is worn on the second toe of both feet.

Toe Ring: The Jewellery For Married Women

Married women in the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar generally wear toe rings

Madhya Pradesh Wedding—Rajputs

Her other adornments include stone-studded gold armlets called ‘bajuband’, gold anklets and gold toe-rings called ‘bichiya’ and ‘nath’, a stone-studded nose ring.

The History Of Uncommon And Unusual Jewelry

Toe rings have become fairly popular in western cultures lately. In India wearing them is very common by married women

Toe Ring tattoos

include cool tattoo designs like zodiac designs, stars, mooons and  more..

Toe Ring Tattoos

It’s Permanent – Yes I know, quite the obvious statement but it deserves to be said. Once you get a toe ring tattoo it is indeed permanent. This is significant because how often have you found a toe ring that fits you perfectly?

25 Random Things

22. I’m terrified of drowning, but I love to swim. 23. I have worn a toe ring on my right middle toe since high school (20+ years). 24. I have 2 tattoos. (I think most everyone knows that, but I’m running out of things to write.)

By: Andy Eliason

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About the Author: Melissa Peterman is a web content specialist for Innuity. For more information about toe rings please feel free to contact Gem Affair.

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