![]() Canes Fashion era of Walking SticksĪ becoming tool for fashion the walking sticks were termed as canes. To symbolize the owning sticks people ornamented it with a knob for example lotus-shaped symbolizing long life. Egyptian rulers were assumed to carry staffs which were of three to six feet long. Rulers carried specters, Black Rod carries a rod, Merlin’s wand Mosses used the staff. Canes were associated with the male psyche and power. Gradually when people started recognizing it as the symbol of strength it was not just a piece of walking aid but also an ornament signifying the economic strength of the background the person belongs to. From Support till Show-offĪ walking stick is mainly used as an aid for walking, providing stability, maintenance for a good posture, or sometimes for self-defense. Eventually, the authorized people started using it. Over time, a walking stick was called as a symbol of power strength. Thus it was considered the alternate for the sword. As the class of people could only use the swords the other class used walking sticks. ![]() It helps to defend against the thieves and disciplining animals to keep in line. ![]() Travelers and shepherds had walking sticks as a tool. □ Credit : CaneDaddy – /markdwyercollection Swords to Walking Sticks
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