Bridal Bangles

Bangles are an important aspect of the bride’s adornment. It enhances her look and is considered auspicious. Colorful bangles worn on her wrist makes her hands look more beautiful.

Indian weddings are linked with several rituals and customs. Bangle is an important jewel for every married woman. It symbolizes her married status. As per the Indian tradition, a married woman needs to wear the mangalsutra, bangles either green or red or the ones worn by the Bengalis, apply sindoor and wear the toe-rings and engagement ring. These are the essential elements.

Bangles form an integral part of Indian weddings. The bride’s look would be incomplete without these colorful bangles. Bangles are a craze for all women. They are always worn in pairs. During wedding, the number of bangles worn by the bride is very important. Bangles reflect the status of the families.

Bangles come in different styles. They may be precious or non-precious. They are made either from gold, silver and glass. The bride mostly wears gold bangles and compliments it with glass bangles. Bangles made from platinum are also preferred by brides these days. As per the Maharashtrian tradition, the bride is supposed to wear green bangles on her wedding day whereas Bengali brides wear pair of white and red bangles. Chuda is worn by the brides from Punjab whereas Christian brides either wear red or green bangles.

Brides belonging to the higher strata of the society wear platinum bangles or bangles decorated with diamonds and other precious stones. Some brides even opt for designer jewelry. Gold bangles may be simple or heavy. Some are even decorated with pearls and gems. Today brides choose jewelries that look stylish and are easy to carry.

Bangles are the jewel of every Indian woman. It makes her look more beautiful.