I allow buckles made of bone, ivory, horn, reed, bamboo, wood, resin, fruit, metal, shell, and string.” On one occasion Venerable Ānanda robed up in light upper robes and went to the village for alms. A whirlwind lifted up his robes. When he had returned to the monastery, he told the monks what had happened. They in turn told the Buddha. “I allow toggles and loops.” Soon the monks from the group of six wore luxurious toggles made with gold and silver. People complained and criticized them, “They’re just like householders who indulge in worldly pleasures!”