Red Bracelet

Have you ever heard of the Red Lucky Bracelet?

I mostly heard from celebrities, like Leonardo DiCaprio, wear it. I thought it had something to do with Kabbalism, but I'm pretty sure Leo didn't specifically feel that connection. As a result, I learned more about its meaning and here is what I discovered.

See our complete article on the meaning of the red bracelet

It also has many other spiritual and cultural connections. Let me tell you about it. Or, check out our Red Bracelets directly and find the style you like best.

Red Kabbalism/Judaism Bracelet

The biblical connection is found in Genesis 38. Tamar's midwife put a scarlet thread on Judah's first twin son, Zarah, when he first stretched out his hand. Some Christians believe it is a parallel to the blood of Christ and a symbol of redemption.

In Kabbalism, the red bracelet is supposed to ward off misfortune and the "evil eye", attracting good luck in its place.

The traditional thread of Kabbalah is made of scarlet wool. It is worn on the left wrist and tied seven times while the tying prayer is recited. The left side of the spiritual body is believed to be the one that receives energy.

If you want to learn more specifically about the Red Kabbalah Bracelet, check out this recent article we wrote.

Hinduism Red Bracelet

The red thread has several meanings in Hinduism. It is considered a bracelet for good luck and protection as well as for feeling a loving connection with others. It is worn on the left wrist among married women. In men and unmarried women, it is worn on the right.

A red-yellow version of this is called a Kautuka. It is mainly used for protection against bad luck. It is ceremonially attached by a Hindu priest or the eldest member of the devotee's family. It can also be tied around sacred objects, such as a vessel, during a rite of passage or a Yajna ceremony. The second is a sacred Vedic fire ceremony.

Red Buddhism Bracelet

In Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism, a Lama – a Buddhist leader and teacher – ceremonially blesses and ties a bracelet of red threads around a student or practitioner. It generally represents the completion of vows and/or the end of a retreat. It is also said to offer protection and bring good luck, therefore similar to the previous ones.

The Red Buddhist Lucky Bracelet is often braided to represent the endless knot. The knot represents the interconnection between all things and events in perfect harmony with the Universe. It also represents the cycle of Samsara, which each soul repeats eternally until its Liberation.

Ancient Chinese and Japanese Red Bracelets

The famous Red Thread of Destiny is believed to be an invisible ethereal thread that connects the lives of all who go cross their path.

He is most often associated with the god of marriage, Yue Lao, as he is said to be particularly vibrant between those destined to marry.

However, it is also believed to be equally vibrant between two people who meet and feel particularly connected. The invisible thread can stretch and contract but never break. The ancient Chinese believed that red thread bracelets are tied around the ankle. The ancient Japanese, on the little finger.

How to wear a Red Thread Bracelet correctly?

Be aware that only real red thread bracelets are considered correct, and also the only ones that really steal the show. So we also create red bracelets that are totally, undeniably red. :-)

Coming back to our dear Leo, he wears the real Red Bracelet, and as we understood, he obtained it while being in Cambodia. He received it after making a donation to a monk and it should bring him good luck.

So, DiCaprio definitely wears this bracelet as a good luck charm. We love his style, his films. Have you ever noticed a red lucky bracelet on another celebrity? Let us know below!

Now normally you should wear one on the left, but we don't follow the rules, so often we see it worn on the right as well.

You can wear it next to a watch too, as you can see in some Chibuntu Club photos, taken from our Instagram profile where we are often tagged.

To conclude, how do you wear your red thread bracelet? Do you think it brings you luck? Or do you just like the way it looks?