Leather wristbands can be decorative, functional or medical.
There are many varieties of decorative wristbands, mostly using nickel plated studs others using plaiting or embossing. 
The functional wristbands are used to support the wrists during heavy exercise or heavy lifting, visit any gym and see the variety.
Wristbands for medical reasons are worn to lessen arthritic pain, such as wearing copper or brass bands. | 
