Visual Aspect

The first is the visual aspect that kandi creates. They are usually very bright day-glo colors chosen especially for the purpose of the visual effects created when someone dances wearing them while being illuminated by different types and colors of light. The sequence of colors chosen will sometimes appear jumbled and somewhat random but the beads are typically chosen to contrast with other beads making them visually jump out. Some beads will also be UV reactive and/or glow in the dark. Because of the vast amounts of Kandi that are worn, typically not all pieces will fit onto the raver's arm. Sometimes a shoelace or string is used to hold all the Kandi. This shoelace or string will generally be tied to a raver's waist, or backpack.

Tactile Aspect

The second is the tactile aspect which is the way the Kandi feels on the arm. Usually being tight in nature (the Kandi) they (the person wearing them) can constantly feel the bracelets on their arms enhancing the touch sensitive part of Ecstacy intoxication. Sometimes another person will rub their hands on the wearers Kandi producing a mutually pleasing feeling to both. Particular things of different textures are also used occasionally in the making of Kandi. Some common textures are as follows: Smooth, Soft, Plushy, Velvetine, Satin like, etc.

Emotional, Sentimental, or Nostalgic Aspect

In most cases, beyond its aesthetic worth, there is a memory or sentiment that can be tied to each Kandi. Kandi can be a link to a memory of a friend, place, action, party, or feeling. There is also the fact that at some points when someone mentions a particular Kandi the wearer has the chance to share the story behind it to the other person.

Social Aspect

The fourth aspect of Kandi is a gift that a raver will give or swap with new friends, and new ravers they have just met. This action expands the ravers' social network and allows them to know more people. In the rave culture of certain areas, this exchange can be done in two main ways.