Free Delivery Lagos and Abuja
Free Delivery in Lagos Abuja
Free Shipping
Free Shipping from Jumia
HomeAccessoriesInsights Of Golden Bangles To Indian Women

Insights Of Golden Bangles To Indian Women

Fashion and Beauty Deals on Jumia

One of the oldest and most well-known forms of gold jewellery, bangles are a significant part of Indian culture and traditions. Bangles are made with a range of materials including gold, glass, Ivory and Iac among others. They adorn the wrist and are one of the symbols of married in a number of different castes and communities. They are considered to be one of the important parts of the sixteen adornments of a bride called ‘Solah-Shringar’. In ancient India, the bangle seller was the only male who was allowed to touch or hold the hand of women. The traditional system rarely allowed women to step out of the house, as a result, the bangle sellers visited their house with his wares . In this article, we will look at traditional golden bangles which are crafted to weddings or other special occasions.

Below Are Things To Know About Golden Bangles:

Pichodi Golden Bangles

   Pichodi Golden Bangles

These thing golden bangles are usually constructed with 24 karat gold with a copper base for sturdiness. These bangles are adorned with floral or animal figures or religious motifs. Maharastrian brides or married women wear a set of Pichodi with their green-coloured glass bangles.

Pacheli Golden Bangles

   Pacheli Golden Bangles

Pacheli bangles, also known a Gokhru, are one of the most significant pieces of Rajasthani jewellery. These bangles, which go up to 10cms in outer width, have a series of small projections often embellished with clusters of seed pearls or diamonds. Adorned with meenakari work on the metal, these bangles are magnificent pieces of jewellery by themselves, but usually are worn as a pair with a series of bangles or bracelets between them. Similar to Pichodi, these bangles are worn with other glass, Iac or Ivory bangles.

Havalla Kattu Golden Bangles

 

   Havalla Kattu Golden Bangles

Entwined with the coral beads from the shore of Malabar Coast and golden flowers, the Havalla kattu are known as coral Bangles. These bangles are a part of Mangalorean culture and considered to have originated from Indo-Russian trade wherein the coral beads were procured from the coasts of Ceylon and the Mediterranean sea.

Kadas Golden Bangles

   Kadas Golden Bangles

These are worn by men as well as women. The Kadas are either solid gold or hollow and filled with Iac. The Kada’s end is adorned with designs/forms such as peacocks, elephants, serpents and crocodiles. Indian women combine the  Kadas with other wrist ornaments such as bangles, while men wear a single Kada. In Sikhism, a steel or iron Kada is worn which constantly reminds them to perform the God’s mission on Earth.

Popular Fashion Posts

5 Classic Ways To Make Your Beards Grow Faster

Having full beards is a big deal, especially in recent years when beard gang has become a thing. It is seen by many as...

Cultural Background Of Men Wearing Earrings

Over the ears Men have begun to wear earrings. While that may have seemed strange a few years ago. While that may have seemed...

5 Simple Guide To Men’s Best Chinos

As your wardrobe continues to grow and your personal style changes, you’ll find yourself not wearing jeans every day and opting for a pair...

4 Rules to Classic Men’s Style

The common perception seems to be that men pay no attention to their clothes, they might as well dress in the dark as they...

More like this

How to Wear Knuckle Rings

People wear rings in all sorts of ways and for many different reasons. While...

Ring and Finger : What Does Each Symbolize?

Palmistry, or the study of people ‘s  hands, is a fascinating art. At the...

A Background Knowledge on Nostril Piercing

  Historically, the first written record of nostril piercing dates back over 4,000 years ago...