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Red String Anklet — Safety Knot

£7.67 Prices include UK VAT (20%).

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A red cord anklet with a hand-tied safety knot, on an adjustable closure. The ping'an jie — a knot that closes on itself — is one of the oldest motifs in Chinese knotting.

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The safety knot is a loop that closes on itself, tied by hand, and it appears on bracelets, anklets and clothing across China. The name is about the knot, not about anything it does: it is a well-known shape with a well-known name.

Braided polyester rather than silk, so it holds up to daily wear and water. The closure slides and the knot can be retied by hand if it works loose. Cold water wash; the weave tightens slightly as it wears.

Details

Material
Braided polyester cord (colourfast), hand-tied safety knot, sliding closure
Size & weight
Adjustable fit, ankles 18–26 cm (7.1–10.2 in); approx. 18 g

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Safety
Not a toy. Cord is a strangulation risk for small children — keep away from under-3s. ⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. This is an adult collectible/decorative item, not a children's product.

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