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BANGLES
India has a large range of arm ornaments. Bangles are popular among women. It is made of gold, silver, glass and many other materials. In some parts of India, women wear glass bangles of different colours which match their dress. Jaipur, in Rajasthan is a big centre for lac bangles. They are worn on auspicious occasions as a sign of good omen. A pair of shell and red coral bangles are worn by Bengali women as a symbol of marriage.
Present day bangles have taken the form of bracelets, (That is what they are more popularly known as).These bracelets are usually made of gold and are studded with a lot of precious stones and gems .Bangles are more often worn more than one where as the bracelet is just worn individually. This is because it is common belief that this way it makes it look richer and more attractive.It is also known by the name of "kangan" or "kadda".Kangan is basically given in North India by the brides mother-in-law as a "shubha shagun"(good omen).The kadda is very thick with a lot of intricate designs and is basically made of gold. In some cultures bangles signify the marital status of our women.Bangles,bracelets,kadda,kangan call it what ever you want it has its own place in the traditional dress of an Indian women.
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The kangaan or the bangle as it is more popularly known is the most
wonderful piece of jewellery. This ornament has been worn by Indian women
with a lot of pride. Ancient sculpture show that it was worn by dancers,
queens and also sometimes by the kings.
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