The loop structure seems quite interesting right? You must have asked yourself this question in childhood. When you first wore this jewellery for the first time, you would have enjoyed playing with it, sounding it together, and showing it off to your friends! I know we all have done this! You must have worn it at someone’s wedding or your mother might have brought it for you!

But you were amazed by it I know! To talk in detail, let me tell you some interesting and significant things about it further. “Bungari” Or “Bungadi” is an Indian traditional name for a woman’s bangles. “Bangles”, The timeless, elegant, beautiful and sparkling jewel is mostly worn by Indian girls and married women. Bungari plays a significant role in married women’s life as it shows marital auspiciousness and prosperity. Bangles have been originated from the time of Mohenjo-Daro, the Mauryan dynasty, the Takshshila Age and Satvahana times. This can date back to 2600 B.C approx. 5000 years ago!

Every bangle has got a different story in every state and let us see how it adds beauty upon the regional woman. Earlier bangles were made up of rubbing seashells, wood, clay, ivory, bones, glass etc. But as time passed metal became a vital part of jewellery. Now bangles are made up of silver, gold, platinum and so many more metals.

The LAC Shine:

Yes, you read right! The LAC shine emerges from the LAC bangles made from Lac resin collected from plants. These bangles are mostly seen in Rajasthan and its parts. The royal families and many Rajasthani women proudly wear LAC bangles to show their heritage and culture. The LAC bangle-making process is quite famous and is an attraction to tourists who visit Rajasthan and are available in multiple colors. They are water-resistant and are worn to drive away evil spirits. They undoubtedly represent Rajasthan’s royalty, rich culture, tradition and history.

The Famous Laal Choodi:

You might have seen many Bollywood movies portraying women wearing laal chudi’s on jeans top in honeymoon trips! Yes, you got me right! North Indian and Punjabi women wear Laal/Red Ivory bangles after marriage for almost one year. It is considered to be auspicious and important in them as it represents the fulfilled married life of women. These are big sets of red bangles coupled with white ones showcasing the culture, wealth and prosperity of married women. There are 21 bangles in one choori and are mostly worn by Punjab/Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Shakha Pola Bangles:

Bengali Women mostly wear Shakha Pola Bangles which are made up of Conch shells on the Indian Ocean and Pola from red coral. Bengali Bride wears this set and this signifies luck, health, wealth and prosperity. They are predominantly in red and white colors and beautify the wrists of Bengali women!

The Green Rainforest:

Women in western ghats, Particularly Maharashtra wear Green Bangles resonating with nature and green fertility. Popularly known as the “Hirva Chuda” is worn by Maharashtrian brides and married women. This signifies prosperous married life, wealth, fertility and the evergreen nature of the earth. These are made up of glass and are coupled with golden bangles.

South’s Golden Gem:

India holds a rich heritage in Indian jewelry and South India is its exotic reflection. Women in the South wear alluring and traditional Gold pleated bangles to adorn themselves. It is considered to be in auspicious if they don’t wear it. Gold is their main attraction and are made with intricate patterns and designs.

No matter which region, Bangles have proved to add to women’s beauty and Srinagar in an absolute way. It is one of the important parts of “Solah Singaar” in Indian women and must be worn by all married women. As the ages change, there is a vast change in the designs and patterns of daily wearing bangles. A girl in today’s upcoming 2025 generation is looking for modern, classy, traditional, simple yet elegant designs. No wonder today’s jewellers or craftsmen are bringing elite designs to attract their customers. Today’s bangles are thin, comfortable, classy, elegant and a mixture of both contemporary and traditional styles. This change occurred as now women have started working and became independent. They have to work for longer hours and also have to look at their house which demands comparatively thinner and attractive designs.

Apart from everything, bangles have always added enjoyment, beauty, happiness and colors to every woman’s life. Every woman has her special story with bangles and I know you too can resonate with me. Now go! Wear and flaunt your existing or new set of bangles! You deserve it!

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