Bangles

History of the Indian Bangles Designs

The word bangle originated from the Hindi word "bangri". It is also called "kangan", "choodi” "chooda" and by many more names across the country. One of the earliest excavations of the bangle was in the Indus Valley Ruins of Mohenjo-Daro. Many female figurines and idols of goddess have been found to be wearing bangles in their wrists, proving they have been an integral part of the Indian culture for centuries.

Much before humans were enticed with gold bangles and diamond bangles, our ancestors used natural resources like shells, clay, bones, ivory, glass, lac etc. to carve them. The style and bangles design back then represented the culture and tradition of a region. Even today we regard certain styles to certain states, like lac bangles are traditionally from Rajasthan and glass bangles are mainly produced from Firozabad or Hyderabad.

Symbolism

Bangles are a devout symbol of matrimony in the Indian culture. It holds great significance to an Indian woman. That's because this important wedding jewellery represents safety and luck in her marriage. Depending on which part of the country she belongs to, wearing gold bangles, red bangles, green bangles or ivory bangles has a lot of traditional value for a bride.

Bangles as Fashion Accessories

Customs aside, the modern woman today has learnt the art of minimalism when it comes to bangles. These are a few types of latest bangles worn as a stylish fashion accessory.

• Bangles

Bangles are rigid ornamental bands worn around the wrist. Designer bangles include various styles with added embellishments on gold bangle models.

• Bracelets

Bracelets are bangles that are held together in a circular form by a hook or hinge. Other styles include ones that can be expanded and pushed together to fit into one's hand.

• Broad bangles

These ladies' bangles are broader and bolder. The thickness of their design gives them the liberty to host intricate and extensive patterns that make them a statement piece.

• Thin bangles

These bangles are thinner but are designed with elaborate work which makes them an elegant stand-alone piece.

• Single line

These charming bangles comprise of a single circular strip that's studded with diamonds. Single line diamond bangles are a classic-go-to.

• Mangalsutra bracelets

This is a new-age and minimalistic style of bracelet comprising the mangalsutra beads along with an embellishment for people who don't want to wear a mangalsutra necklace.

Indian women and bangles are a classic combination, whether you choose elaborate ethnic styles or traditional wedding bangles or the more elegant modern bangle sets.

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