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Home » Jewelery for Different Parts of Body » Jewelry for Arms » Bangles

Bangles

Bangles are mainly worn by women all around the whole world. But as it was in ancient days, it is also seen nowadays that men, too, have passion for bangles. Bangles are normally circular in shape and they are not at all flexible like the bracelets. As far as the origin of the word is concerned it is believed that bangles have come from the Hindi word “Bungri”. This word is actually the Hindi term which is used for bangles. Bangles are one of the main part of all kinds of jewelry that are worn by women in India. At one time the bangles made of glass were very popular in India. Now, they are also made of other materials.

Among all kinds of traditional jewelry in India, bangles have huge popularity. Bangles are now made with many materials and among them the mentionable ones are silver, gold, platinum, wood, glass, plastic, ferrous metals and many other things as well.

The bangles that are made with precious metals are always favorite gifts for the women of India and that is why there is a tradition to gift them bangles at time of any occasion. Bangles are often worn in pairs and that is the gifted bangles are also in pairs. These ornaments are still one of the major wedding gifts.



In India the bangles made with gold are the most popular ornament among women. There are many designs on the surface of bangles. Although plain bangles are also available in all the jewelry shops in this country. Designed bangles are generally costlier than the plain ones. Art of this designs depend on the reputation and competence of the goldsmiths. Women are very meticulous about these designs.

There are also other countries where bangles are favorite among people. Among these countries one can name the countries like South Asian countries as well as Arabian countries. The Gypsy people are also fond of bangles are in their tribes, men are also seen to wear bangles as well as other ornaments. Pakistani glass bangles are famous worldwide and these are made in Hyderabad.
 
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