Anklets are a simple chain around the ankle, and they are mostly used as a fashion accessory. The anklet, also called ankle chain, ankle bracelet, ankle string, and leg chain, is mostly worn by women. The use of these anklets among women has become the most controversial fashion in Nigeria, coupled with the nose ring and waist beads. While the anklets may generally be worn as a fashion ornament, tribes, beliefs, religions, and general misconceptions assign different meanings to the anklets. ADVERTISEMENTGeneral Misconceptions About AnkletsToday, anklets are among the most controversial fashion accessories in Nigeria, as it has been reduced to a sign of waywardness.