History of Bangles

Bangles—made from shell, copper, bronze, gold, agate, chalcedony etc. — have been excavated from multiple archaeological sites throughout India. A figurine of a dancing girl—wearing bangles on her left arm — has been excavated from Mohenjo-daro (2600 BC). Other early examples of bangles in India include copper samples from the excavations at Mahurjhari — soon followed by the decorated bangles belonging to the Mauryan empire (322–185 BCE), and the gold bangle samples from the historic site of Taxila  (6th century BCE).Decorated shell bangles have also been excavated from multiple Mauryan sites. Other features included copper rivets and gold-leaf inlay in some cases.

Bangles – Production

Glass bangles are mostly produced in only one Indian city called Firozabad in North India.
In India, Hyderabad has a historic market for bangles named the Laad Bazaar.
In Pakistan, glass bangles are almost all produced in Hyderabad, Pakistan.

Types Of Bangles

There are two basic types of bangles: a solid cylinder type; and a split, cylindrical spring opening/closing type. Primary distinguishing factor for these is the material that is used to make the bangles. This may vary anything from glass to jade to metal to lac and even rubber or plastic. Traditionally bangles were made of various types of metals like gold, silver, bronze etc. Bangles made from gold are considered the most expensive ones.

Bracelets
A bracelet is an article of clothing or jewelry that is worn around the wrist mainly for ornamental purpose. Bracelets can be made of cloth or metal, and sometimes contain rocks, wood, and shells. Bracelets can of various types including bangle bracelets, expansion bracelets, cuff bracelets, beaded bracelets, charm bracelets, spiral bracelets and link bracelets. A large number of boys in India, too wear bracelets in the wrist for glamor purpose.

(Secondary Research)

-Ankita