Friendship bracelets are usually given from one friend to another, they are a symbol of friendship. This is undoubtedly how they derive their names.

What is the friendship bracelet?:

They are handmade, always; usually embroidery floss or dental floss. A very spiritual gift, friendship bracelets come in many different patterns and styles, however most are based on the simple half knot. Actually, the making of these spiritual gifts is a version of the famous macramé. The amount of thread used to make the bracelet can also vary, and in fact often does. The smallest known pattern, which is a double chain knot, requires at least two threads, while the caramel strip can have as few as three threads and as many as forty depending on the pattern and thickness. Due to their versatility, they are worn by both women and men of all ages.

This is one of the reasons why friendship bracelets are considered a spiritual gift. The hand weaving and knotwork used to make traditional patterns actually stems from Native American crafts, and in particular the aesthetic is found among Central American Native American traditions. These indigenous people were very spiritual and cosmic, so the bracelets carry some of this wonderful and unique spirituality in them.

Give and take:

Have you ever received a friendship bracelet as a gift from someone? It is a truly special moment in one’s life or in the life of a friendship. The way it works is this: the friend who receives the bracelet pays for it with all the hard work, love, and positive spiritual energy that went into making it.

Removing the bracelet before it falls off naturally is a sign that your friendship has gone sour. Still, another variation on this tradition is that the recipient of the bracelet is entitled to make a wish. Now, after the bracelet wears off and falls naturally from the wrist or ankle it was worn on, the wish will come true. This always works successfully.

The act and art of giving a friendship bracelet to a friend has great sentimental value and weight; and successfully shows the friend that he or she is special to them. Of course, it’s a great inexpensive gift idea.

Kabbalah friendship bracelets:

The special meaning of the traditional friendship bracelet can be enhanced by weaving together elements with meaning and spiritual power, for example, the red thread of Kabbalah. Since the red string itself is similar to the strings that make up the friendship bracelet, it fits perfectly and gives the gift of friendship and love an added value of protection and custody that is believed to emanate from the red string.