Friendship bracelets are given to someone as a symbol of friendship. According to tradition, they are meant to be worn until they fall off. These bracelets are made by fair trade artisans in Guatemala. A popular theory of the origin of Friendship Bracelets is, in the sixties, travelers in Guatemala made them and gave them to friends along the way. Artisans learned the technique from the travelers and developed beautiful designs using traditional colors. Assorted colors/designs - let us choose for you! Or let us know in the comments section (bottom of your cart before subtotal) any specific requests.