A simple version of a friendship bracelet
A friendship bracelet (also called friendship band) is a commonly crocheted, braided or knotted bracelet. Variations with beads are also possible. Friendship bracelets are called so because they are often given as a gift to a friend or friend to emphasize friendship. In western society, the bands are usually seen in a youthful audience. The origins of the bands are South American, in the 1960s and 70s of the twentieth century the bands were especially worn by hippies and members of the surf community. Meanwhile, it's a global phenomenon.
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