Mobile phone charm

A Japanese cell phone with various stickers and charms attached to it.

Mobile phone charms (also cell phone charms, phone danglers) are charms that are connected to a mobile phone using a small strap. Many phones have a loop hole through which a strap can be attached.

History

Phone charms were first popular in Japan and later, in the USA. They are gradually becoming popular in the United Kingdom. In recent years, it has been popular to accessorize a phone this way, and Maki-e stickers are also becoming more common, especially in Japan, and to a lesser extent, Asia.

Types of charms

Penguin Plush Cellphone Charm

There are a variety of charms available, such little figurine characters, rhinestone crystal charms, and small teddy bears. Some charms flash or light up when the phone rings. Many charms also have a small bell attached and there are charms available in Gashapon machines, many of which are based on characters from various popular franchises, such as video games. There are also some cute charms which you can put on your finger to clean your cellphone display.

See also

• Charm bracelet