THE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF BANGLES

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THE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF BANGLES
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The Importance Of Bangles
No matter which part of South Asia you go to,
bangles will always play a very important part of
the local cultural make up. The significance of
bangles jewelry goes beyond mere ornamentation
and has deep roots in cultural norms, beliefs and
practices. Let's take a quick look at the various
aspects of life in which bangle designs and
bangles, in general, play a very important role.
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Marriages
No South Asian bride is complete without a
gorgeous and special set of bangles reserved
exclusively for the wedding day. Every culture in
India and Sri Lanka will, in fact, have a
different type of bangles design for weddings, be
it the classic red glass bangles, the heavy
wedding choodas or the classic favorite - the
stuffed gold bangles. These bangles are an
integral part of the wedding ritual and often
symbolize the very union itself.
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Married Women
The connection between bangles and marriages
doesn't just end with the wedding. Traditionally,
brides are required to wear bangles everyday as a
symbol of their marriage. Think of it as an Asian
version of the wedding band. Again, different
bangles are used by different cultures, but the
underlying principle remains the same. In some
cultures, these bangles are in fact never taken
off by the bride since it is considered to be
inauspicious.
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Daily Use
As per Indian culture, bangles should be a part
of every woman's daily adornment. In fact,
ancient scriptures mention it as a part of a
woman's 'solah sringar' which means sixteen
adornments. While heavier bangles are preferred
for weddings and festivals, women use a range of
lighter bangles for daily use. These could range
from glass and lac to ivory and simple silver
ones as well. Bangles jewellery is probably one
of the most popular jewelry in the country.
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Gifting
While bangles make for a great gift at any time,
South Asian and Sri Lankan cultures have outlined
specific occasions when certain type of bangle
designs ought to be gifted. These could include
everything from marriages to festivals and even
occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. So,
it comes as no surprise that bangles are in such
great demand in these countries. As a response,
Sri Lanka has a number of jewelry manufacturers
who specialize in the creation and distribution
of such specialized and traditional bangles.  
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