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
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 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
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
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.
