Choorian

Bangles are a type of ornament worn by women in India. Also called Kangan or Chudi in Hindi, bangles come in various colours and are symbols of matrimony. In India, bangles also known as choorian are very popular and with growing fashion trends, have become a highly popular in their various designs and forms.Choorian are made from various materials and can be found in many shapes such as round, rectangular, oval etc.Choorian are worn in pairs, one on both arms, bangles are colourful, beautiful, and enhance the beauty of women who wear them. Gold, silver, wood, ferrous metals, plastic, rubber, and glass among other things are used extensively to make choorian. Choorian comes in different sizes and geometrical shapes and so it is important that you find a size that will fit you correctly.

The price of the choorian varies depending on type of metal used, the artifacts designs which includes embroidery or small glass pieces or paintings or even small hangings that are attached to the choorian.The rareness of a colour and its unique value also increase the value.Choorian made from lac are one of the oldest ones and among the brittle category too. Among the recent entrants are the rubber choorian that are worn more like a wrist band by youngsters while the plastic ones are there to add the trendy look.

Choorian have been a part of the Indian culture for many centuries, but the new trendy bangles are more versatile than ever before. For Indian woman particularly, choorian holds special significance to her life. Bangles have a very traditional value in Hinduism. Girls buy bangles for every festival or occasion like Teej, Navratri, a wedding or a birthday. During an Indian wedding, the bride tries to wear the smallest glass choorian.One can even wear over a dozen choorian in each hand and relax with the melodious tinkling sound as they clash with each other. It is also believed that smaller bangles symbolize a happy and loving marriage and a wonderful honeymoon. A married Indian woman is required to wear choorian while sudden breaking of choorian is considered a sign of danger or an unpleasant incident involving the husband. Almost any woman, regardless of caste, culture or community, age or marital status can wear choorian in India. Besides glass, ivory, silver conch, loha and lac there are variety of other choorian worn by various tribes and communities.

The Indian woman's love affair with jewellery does not end with India and traditional jewellery. Gold choorian studded with semi-precious gems, or diamonds, pearls or just plain gold bangles with pretty designs are popular with women in India.Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh, India is the single largest producer of glass choorian.Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh State, also has a historic Chudi market called Laad Bazar.Glass choorian are easy to wear, maintain, and every woman can add bangles to her list of fashion accessories and make a personal style statement. Bold and bright colored choorian will make you the focus of attention and setting you apart in the crowd. Choorian are not just popular in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh but with Indian economy is booming and big money is flowing into the jewelery market it has made choorian a global product.