It is a regular occurrence in August: after a long holiday in Greece, Máxima always wears something new on her wrist. This year’s harvest is striking. No diamonds, but a red-white string.
The bracelet has not come off since its debut in August.
Not even on Budget Day.
This is a so-called martaki or martis. This red-white bracelet is traditionally worn in March. The weather is changeable in this month and the tradition surrounding the martaki is inspired by that. According to some, the bracelet offers protection against the bright spring sun (and thus burning your face), according to others the white thread turns pink if the wearer has contracted the flu. According to a third story, it offers protection against health. In short: a bracelet full of superstition, but nowadays also a souvenir that is popular in Greece.
Would Máxima also believe in the stories? Given her preference for jewelry with the nazar (evil eye/lucky eye), it wouldn’t surprise me. It could also be that the Greek symbolism simply gives her a holiday feeling or that one of her loved ones also has the red and white bracelet. Around the time of the inauguration, Máxima and her mother also both wore the same button bracelet, which reappeared around the death of Ines Zorreguieta.
2023-10-25 16:25:44
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