Takrut are tubular amulets made from some kind of metal (e.g. tin, lead, iron, steel, copper, brass, silver, gold). In some cases the exterior surface of the takrut is also wrapped in a layer of threads, fabric or animal skin. These talismanic scrolls usually are worn either around the waist (tied to a belt) or neck (hung on a necklace).However, there are a few exceptions where this type of amulet is made from different materials and is worn around the wrist.