Editing Anklet (section)

=== South Asia ===
[[Neolithic]] and [[Chalcolithic]] periods at Mehrgarh indicate use of anklets.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Kenoyer |first=J.M.|title=Ornament Styles of the Indus Valley Tradition Evidence From Recent Excavations at Harappa, Pakistan |journal=Paléorient|volume=17/2}}</ref> Jhon Marshall describes dancing girl statue as being adorned with armlets, bangles, and anklets<ref>{{Cite book|title=Mohenjo-daro and the Indus Civilization|last=Marshall|first=John|publisher=[[Asian Educational Services]]|year=1931|isbn=978-8120611795|pages=339}}</ref> A first-century CE epic of [[Tamil literature]] called ''[[Silappatikaram]]'' (''The Story of the Anklet'') dealt with a woman whose husband was killed while trying to sell one of her ruby anklets to a dishonest goldsmith. The anklets are described in great detail in the poem.{{How|date=March 2025}}

[[Rajasthan]]i women wear the heaviest type of anklets, which are silver and signify tribal adherence. The women wear these as costume jewelry, but also to show their bravery as a tribe against other rival tribes. The fashion for heavy anklets is declining in India, but is still common in rural areas.{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}}

In the eastern Indian state of [[Odisha]], which is known for its traditional jewelry, there are varieties of anklets known as Paunji Nupur, which are worn by women. Another variety, which covers the entire foot, is known as Padapadma. In ancient times men also wore anklets. Traditionally, only [[Kshatriya]] (royal/warrior caste) persons can wear gold anklets, and other castes wear silver anklets.{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}}

The word "Payal" (payalak) and "Jhanjar" are words for the anklet in [[Hindi]] and [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]   respectively.{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}}

In Bengali language anklet is called "nupur" and widely worn in the [[Bengal]] region – eastern Indian state of [[West Bengal]] and Republic of [[Bangladesh]].

In Eastern cultures, particularly India, anklets are worn on either or both ankles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://jewelry.lovetoknow.com/Ankle_Bracelet_Etiquette |title = Ankle Bracelet Etiquette: Avoid a Fashion Faux Pas {{!}} LoveToKnow}}</ref>