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In traditional Indian jewellery
Bangles are the most important part. The word Bangle is derived from Hindi word
bungri. Bangles are called as Decorative ornaments have over the centuries
acquired a cultural, social and religious significance. They are called Kangan
in Hindi, Gaaju in Telugu and Valayal in Tamil. Bangles are also called as Chudi.
They are mainly worn by women. They are usually worn in pairs, one or more on
each arm in India. Single Bangle is rarely sold by seller. After the marriage
the Indian women wear theme especially Hindu. It is signifying the matrimony.
Nowadays men also started to wear a single Bangle on their arm or wrists which
is called kada.
Bangles are not flexible like bracelets. They are circular in shape. Bangles are
executed in different materials and different regions of India have distinct
style of Bangle making. Women love to wear Bangles which are made from glass and
gold or combination of both. Bangles are made from many materials such as glass,
gold, silver, wood, ferrous metal, platinum, plastic, and lac. They are made of
various precious and non precious materials. Bangles which are made from glass
is most popular but now they are replacing in plastic. Glass Bangles are
preferred at traditional occasions such as any festivals, marriages etc.
When woman wear Bangles they make different sound. Depends on materials the
sound is also differing. Like Glass Bangles tend to make a lot of noise. Heavy
Gold Bangles are known to produce an attractive tinkling sound. Besides the
classic clanking of plastic and metal Bangles are made some sound. Heavy gold or
silver and possibly glass Bangles are believed to be aphrodisiac for fetishists
who are aroused by the clinging sound. It is important to known how jewellery
sounds as a person could identify how precious the metal is. As said much talk
has been made in romantic songs and movies about the sound of Bangles.
Embroidery or small glass pieces or paintings or even small hangings are
attached to the Bangles.
Types of Bangle
In the market there are many types of Bangles available. The material used to
make the Bangles is most primary distinguish factor. Traditionally Bangles were
made of various types of metals like gold, silver, bronze etc. Now this may vary
anything from glass to metal to lac and even rubber or plastic. Another factor
that adds to the price of the Bangles is the artifacts or the work done further
on the metal. The rareness of a color and its unique value also increase the
value. Bangles enhance the feminine grace and beauty of the woman manifolds.
Lac Bangles are one of the oldest ones among the all Bangles. Lac is clay like
material which in molded in hot kilns-like places to make these Bangles.
Nowadays Bangles made from rubber are popular. They are famous mostly in
youngsters. They are worn more like a wrist band by them. Plastic Bangles are
also look trendy like rubber Bangles. The unstoppable fancy and charm of these
delicate works have successfully abridged the controversial barrier between
tradition and fashion.
Bangles have bewildered Indian women from ages with their shimmering sparkles,
tinkling sound, innovative patterns and magnificent colors. As a sign of
marriage colored Bangles are available. Most usually red and green glass Bangles
are being seen as essential as a sign of marriage. Red symbolizes life and joy
and green symbolizes fertility. Usually eight to twelve glass Bangles are worn
on each wrist, but there are no rigid rules. Women of all classes of Indian
society are worn glass Bangles mostly. They love to wear these Bangles. Bangles
are considered essential for married women.
Women from ancient ages wore Bangles as ornamental accessory on their arms and
forearms to make them more beautiful and attractive. For our customer we provide
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There is a history of culture behind these beautiful accessories. Since the
Vedic and post Vedic ages glass Bangles have won and enhanced Indian women’s
heart. Starting from a newlywed bride under veil to the jean freak swanky
fashion girl, everyone's frenzy is same for this fabulous jewellery item.
Harappa & Mohenjodaro of the Tamil civilisation were discovered, beads and
Bangles were found. Beads took many forms. Carnelian beads were once considered
the property of the noble class. Another origin of beads and Bangles is the
Middle East. They were on necklaces and bracelets. Square disc-shaped etched
carnelian beads indicated that there was trade between the Wests. Bangles and
bead necklaces were worn by both men and women. But carnelian beads were worn
exclusively by women.
Bangles are fall under rituals which are still in vogue in different parts of
this country. Adoring a married woman's wrists with green Bangles or gold
Bangles bunched with glass Bangles. Often you will see Indian women wearing huge
armfuls of Bangles, even while doing day-to-day chores. It is said that Bangles
bring safety and luck to ones husband. With all that power a woman and her
Bangles wield, a husband better be on his best behavior if he knows what's good
for him! If a woman breaks Bangles (especially a large amount of them) her
husband is in danger.
As it is a strong traditional belief that it is inauspicious leaving their hands
bare the tradition of wearing Bangles also engulfed the young, teenage, and
unmarried women. In Punjab choodas wear by brides or newly wedded women. She
generally wears them from a period of 3-6 months. This choodas means Bangles are
in red and white color in multiples of four. In Bengal women wears white conch
Bangles and a red lac Bangles. Married woman wears iron kada. On all auspicious
occasions Green Bangles are worn by women of Maharashtra. When Gujarati woman
conceives her sister-in-law presents her a silver chain bracelet. In the seventh
month she is also asked to wear a bracelet made of black thread and five kowdis
- a kind of shell. It is believed that this bracelet helps in an easy delivery.
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