Bangles : Melody of Femininity!
Love for ornaments among humans is present from ancient times. Bangle holds a special place in ornamentation, especially among South Asian women. The dancing girl statue with bangles is found from the site of Mohenjadaro, and Kalibangan literally meaning ‘Black Bangles’, a major site of Harappan civilisation forms the solid evidences of usage of bangles in ancient India.
Bangle production in India:
Different types of bangles are found in India and is specially associated with certain locations. Women are fond of glass bangles to the core , because of the melodic tunes created by it. Firozabad of Uttarpradesh , the glass city of India is known for the production of these beautiful glass bangles. Next type of bangles are made of a special type of clay called Lac. These clay bangles are extensively found in Hyderabad. The eternal beauty is emphasised when these bangles are studded with glass pieces and glittering stones.
The next famous type is the wooden bangle from Channapatna of Karnataka , which is famous for wooden toys and handicrafts. The plain wooden bangle is carved out of wood and polished to get a glossy touch. Impressions of nature are created with simple strokes which makes them both traditional and trendy. Lastly comes the ever trendy metal bangles. Banjara tribes of Andhra pradesh are known for creating such masterpieces and its specialty is, it goes well along with any attire and any fashion.
Bridal special:
Bangles play a vital role in bridal jewellery. Red, green, white and golden color combinations are the majorly founded ones. This combination differs from region to region where brides of Sikhs prefer white and red combination while the brides of Maharashtra opts for green color majorly. Keralite brides prefer golden bangles of different sizes and patterns while Tamil brides goes for the combo of red and green with golden bangles bordering them. The coral and shell bangles are the must for Bengali brides where it is followed as a long time tradition.
Bangle ceremony:
After wedding, the next major event in a woman’s life is the baby shower ceremony which is celebrated as ‘bangle ceremony’ , where the transformation of a woman into a mother is celebrated by decorating her with bangles of different colors and styles. The auspicious aspect of bangle is found in the adoration of goddesses with garlands of bangles and this tradition is popular in South India.
Bangles play an important role in every activity of women. It is special because bangles are the only ornaments which are always in full vision and in movement, creating a poetic sensation. This is the reason why it is celebrated by women for years. Enjoy the different styles of bangles of India, in accordance with your fashion sense.
