Other, incredibly beautiful gold armlets were discovered as part of the Oxus Treasure of Persia. The Assyrians of the ancient Near East were also depicted in art wearing armlets, and when the golden treasure at Nimrud was uncovered in Iraq, armlets were found among the beautifully detailed ancient artifacts. Sumerian illustrations show both men and women wearing armbands. The ancient Mesopotamian men of the Sumerian civilization wore armlets. The earliest armlets were made from materials such as shell or ivory, and then bronze and other more precious materials, including gold and gemstones.
Rings and other gold objects offered to the Lord. In the Book of Exodus of the Bible, armlets are mentioned as items of jewelry, along with signet It seems that armlets may have been first worn by men, and then later adopted by women. Armlets accentuate the biceps, so they are especially attractive on men with athletic physiques. In fact, male Thai boxers still wear armlets made from woven cloth, some classical Indian dancers wear golden armlets and Sri Lankan Kandyan drummers wear silver armlets.
Throughout history, both men and women have worn armlets. Achaemenid Armlet with Lapis Lazuli FinialsĪrmlets (also called armrings or armbands) are items of jewelry that are worn around the bicep of the upper arm, typically in pairs one on each arm.
