Jaipur Lac Bangles

Bangles are an essential element of most Indian women's costumes. In addition to the ubiquitous gold and silver bangles, most women also have a collection of colorful ones to compliment their equally vivid outfits. The Rajasthani city of Jaipur is famous for its lac bangles, which includes a sticky made from trees in south Asia. It was fun walking through "bangle alley" in Jaipur, observing both men and women forming the jewelry over heated coal. Rhinestones, seed beads, and other decorative elements were then pressed into the soft material, one item at a time.

In the southern part of India, colorful bangles are placed around a pregnant mother's arms as a form of protection, warding off evil and ensuring a safe delivery. Jaipur's lac bangles are a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Once you figure out how to compress your hand in order to get the delicate bangles around it, wearing bangles is a fun fashion statement.

Tweet

Pin It