Wealthy Romans used aglets made of precious metals like silver or brass.
Technically, an aglet (or aiglet ) is a sheath or tag attached to the end of a cord, lace, or ribbon. Its name comes from the Old French word aiguillette , meaning "small needle". This is fitting, as the aglet acts like a needle to guide the lace through the shoe's holes. A Surprising History Wealthy Romans used aglets made of precious metals
While we mostly see clear plastic versions today, aglets have a rich history: meaning "small needle". This is fitting
Before buttons became common, aglets were used to finish the ends of ribbons used to fasten clothing together. Wealthy Romans used aglets made of precious metals