I’ve heard the questions and speculations for quite awhile now. That little red bracelet on my arm, what does it represent? This one has been on for over a year and I thought it was about time to share the full story.
I like to keep my accessories minimalistic. There is a time to shine and make a statement, but on the regular, I love simplicity and my every day jewelry to be loaded with meaning. This little red piece of yarn strongly knotted around my wrist is no different.
Many have thought I was wearing a Kabbalah bracelet, however this string has no Jewish ties for me. The red string has actually been worn in various religions from Hinduism to Christianity, my faith, for centuries. In my family, the tradition was started by my grandmother. For as far back as I can remember she has been buying red yarn and praying over it before passing along to the intended wearer. She blesses the yarn with good fortune, and the belief goes that when it falls off great things will happen. The practice has been passed and now my mother sends the bracelets to family and friends and anyone who wants the protection.
I love that it not only has a positive energy, but that it’s a daily reminder of my faith. Aden wears one as well and has since he was born. When each of ours falls off (whether the right or left wrist), a new one is sent to ward off any misfortune. With a healthy, loving husband and son, an incredible career, unbelievable friends and a baby on the way, I like to think the blessings and power of this thin red bracelet are working.
Xx,
Tamera
I like to keep my accessories minimalistic. There is a time to shine and make a statement, but on the regular, I love simplicity and my every day jewelry to be loaded with meaning. This little red piece of yarn strongly knotted around my wrist is no different.
Many have thought I was wearing a Kabbalah bracelet, however this string has no Jewish ties for me. The red string has actually been worn in various religions from Hinduism to Christianity, my faith, for centuries. In my family, the tradition was started by my grandmother. For as far back as I can remember she has been buying red yarn and praying over it before passing along to the intended wearer. She blesses the yarn with good fortune, and the belief goes that when it falls off great things will happen. The practice has been passed and now my mother sends the bracelets to family and friends and anyone who wants the protection.
I love that it not only has a positive energy, but that it’s a daily reminder of my faith. Aden wears one as well and has since he was born. When each of ours falls off (whether the right or left wrist), a new one is sent to ward off any misfortune. With a healthy, loving husband and son, an incredible career, unbelievable friends and a baby on the way, I like to think the blessings and power of this thin red bracelet are working.
Xx,
Tamera 
137 Responses
#Perfect…….. just like I thought the answer would be! This a beautiful tradition! Tamera… THANK YOU for being you! and never changing for anyone or pretending to be something you’re not…Thank you!
Interesting to know, Tamera. Honestly I’ve also wondered as to why do you and Tia wear red strings. I’m Hindu and you’re absolutely correct. We do a prayer every year and tie these red strings as a protection to ward off evil :-)
To each their own, but anyone who reads the Bible will learn that we are not supposed to idolize objects, people, or symbols. It takes away the worship from The Most High Yah. Giving credit to a string or depending upon a string for protection or blessings is idolatry!! And it displeases Yah (God) (thou shall put no other god before Him) Today 12/1/15 I also notice that you Tamera is wearing a upside down cross and that is a satanice symbol, are you not aware? And I have seen you wear half of a triangle-pyramid necklace; all Baal worship. Now you are free to wear whatever you wish but be wise not to influence others to do the same! You may not be aware, I don’t know, but it bothers my spirit to see so many symbols that have nothing to do with (God) And there are tons of celebraties that are wearing the Kabbalah string GOOGLE IT! And I speak this word in the name of Yahawashi Mashiach the Saviour. Pause be to the Father Yah!
it’s not christian, to be christian it must be biblical, Bold statement? On who’s authority? I worship jesus christ, the Most High, he is my protection, the string and its traditions are pagan in origin, It’s fine if worn for the value of a family member, but to assign it “spiritual” strength or “energy” no no and No, That is Pagan tradition masquerading as “Christian”
Oh I love the meaning behind this! ❤ Another way to bond and believe!