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Walking cane as a gift: stylish models for men and women
Obviously, the idea of leaning on a wooden stick to make your way easier could not have occurred to the first upright people. But making such an object beautiful, elegant, and even a symbol of royal or church power is a much more complex concept. Nevertheless, changing a tree branch into a skillfully carved and decorated with precious stones stick was invented back in Ancient Egypt.
From staffs to scepters, from the support of elders to the highlight of fashionable dandies - canes have come a long way. And, personally, we are very sorry that today this accessory does not have the same popularity as other stylish little things. Perhaps our modest efforts in this article will help you become interested in walking canes.
Accessory of emperors and gentlemen
With his staff, Moses parted the waters of the sea, and you will definitely meet Merlin's rod in illustrations or computer games. It is difficult to imagine shepherds without a long stick that helped to drive the sheep, or travelers on a long journey without a cane to facilitate walking and protection. All these and many other variations of a simple wooden stick have become firmly established in use around the world, and have already migrated from the masses to symbols of power and elitism.
As one moved up the caste ladder, the sophistication of canes' decoration grew. In England, archaeologists have found many examples from the 15th century with carefully carved images of important historical events. And a walking cane as an accessory began to be considered not just any stick, but those items made of exotic imported wood.
In general, the British took the idea of a cane as a sign of class and status extremely seriously. Already in the early 18th century, gentlemen who used this accessory had to follow strict rules of etiquette, and even obtain a special "license" to carry a cane. Thus, dandies of that time were forbidden to carry a stick under their arm, wave it in the air, and lean on it while standing still.
The important potential of canes for hiding various objects cannot be overlooked! When etiquette stopped requiring men to carry a sword as part of their costume, more elegant canes took its place. But the habit of carrying weapons did not go away - so many canes had a blade inside. But canes with a secret were not limited to sharp blades - some hid poison and even muskets.
Secret documents, jewelry, alcohol during the "dry law" - all this fit into a convenient cylindrical shape of a cane, which you just had to unroll or remove the top to get to the hiding place. And just for convenience and as a tribute to fashion, canes for women were used to store perfume.
New life of canes
Undoubtedly, access to fashionable accessories has been greatly facilitated by the industrialization of production, but the best workshops continue exclusive manual production to this day. On the other hand, mass production has contributed to the adaptation of canes to the role of medical accessories - after injuries or with the onset of a certain age, people began to use sticks as a significant aid in walking. The shapes of these devices have also diversified - telescopic or folding canes have become convenient options for those who need it. Unfortunately, manufacturers of medical products have rarely been inspired by the design of elegant canes of English gentlemen.
But today everyone can choose both a high-quality and elegant cane for any need. It remains only to figure out how to choose the right cane for walking. The most important thing in this will be to determine the required length of the cane. To do this, stand straight in the shoes that you wear most often, lower your arms along your body with a natural slight bend in the elbow. Measure yourself or with someone's help the distance from the floor to the beginning of the wrist - this will be the optimal length of the stick. It is also worth paying attention to the weight limits for canes that are not designed to support the full weight of the body - in such cases, it is better to choose reinforced models.
In the online store of elite gifts Fama you can buy stylish walking canes as a gift of various types according to your needs. From a wide range of models, you can choose the one that will suit your wardrobe and lifestyle. And you can even realize a romantic dream - to buy a walking cane with a blade to feel like a secret agent in the royal service.
