Fashion Bangles

The world bangle originates from the Hindi bangri or bangali which the dictionary defines as a ring for arm or leg. Each area in India crafts bangles using the materials available locally for example wood in Kashmir, the rhino horn bangles in Assam, lac in Rajasthan. There are many fashionable bangle in metals, plastics, silk threads etc. the variety is seemingly endless. The Kashmir is having the most exquisitely painted papier mache bangles.

What make a girl a fashion girl? It is not only the costume jewellery or creative diamonds but also includes wide range of fashion bangles available these days in different sizes, colours, and cut categories. In addition, different designs of fashion bangles personalised or not are readily available in markets.

Bangles are almost synonymous with happiness and affectionate feelings, these different kinds of bangles strengthen the feelings they are given for. In India they have a very romantic past and the tradition of romance still continues when a husband or a fiancé or a boyfriend buys liked colours for his beloved ladies pretty arms.

Fashion bangles, the decorative ornaments, have over the centuries acquired a cultural, social and religious significance. Literature has glorified this ornament and made it the epitome of feminine grace. An Indian bride is an epitome of colour and glitter. And what adorns her more are the ethnic Indian jewellery, those comprising of the traditional bangles in varied colours and designs, bindis and kum kum, tikka, arms and anklets and many other traditional ornaments. They are available in lurid colours and varied designs, bangles add to the beauty of Indian bride. An ornament acknowledged as a symbol of marriage in India that amuses with its tinkling sound and its graceful styles.

In fact, every Hindu girl in India has dozens of coloured glass bangles to match her clothes. Girls buy bangles for every festival or occasion-Teej, Navratri, a wedding or a birthday. Hindu unmarried girls always wear some bangles round both their wrists as it is considered inauspicious to be bare armed. The latest entrants to the range of fashion bangles are the rubber bangles that resemble wrist bands. These are worn more by youngsters and not only women. There are also plastic bangles that are worn to give a trendy look to the wearer.

Fashion bangles have their own significance as symbol of fashion. Almost any woman, regardless of caste, culture or community, age or marital status can wear gold bangles if she can afford them. Fashion bangles form a part of the bride’s dowry and are more an investment or a loud statement of wealth. The jewellery shops display some of the most exquisite gold bangles and bracelets filigreed, carved, gem encrusted and enamelled in modern and traditional patterns. The newest addition is the gold kada (a hollow bangle) with silver engravings. Like gold bangles silver too is very popular with the younger generation.

Fashion bangles are almost synonymous with happiness and affectionate feelings, these different kinds of bangles strengthen the feelings they are given for. In India they have a very romantic past and the tradition of romance still continues when a husband or a fiancé or a boyfriend buys liked colours for his beloved ladies pretty arms.