Heading to a beach destination for a vacation? Do not forget to pack barefoot sandals. Yes, these are the next must-have accessories. As its name suggests, the accessory looks like a sandal, but is not. It is a sole-less shoe, more like a leg chain. These stunners are perfect for occasions when you can't wear a sandal. What's more? You can DIY.Craftsperson Ishara says, “I went to the Andamans recently and started making these sandals on a whim. Very soon, it became popular and I had a busy time on the beach.I generally use macramé patterns to make them, which does not require any needle. But you can use anything -thread, shells, beads and crystals -to create them.“
Junk jewellery-maker Sonali Sarkar adds, “In my recent trip to Ibiza, Spain, I saw that boho jewellery was the order of the day . What caught my eyes were barefoot sandals, which looked extremely stylish. I am happy to see it coming to India now. Style it with a pair of shorts and a nice flowy top.“
These handmade sandals cost anywhere between `500 and `2000.
BENEFITS OF GOING BAREFOOT
Our grandparents insisted on walking barefoot on the grass in the morning. Turns out, they were right about the benefits of doing so on any natural surface, also known as earthing or grounding. Earthing, a scientifically-researched practice, has a number of remarkable health advantages, such as increasing antioxidants, reducing inflammation and improving sleep. It also benefits skin conductivity, moderates heart rate variability, improves glucose regulation, reduces stress and boosts immunity. The health benefits come from the relationship between the body and electrons in the earth.
