COLOURFUL LAC BANGLES
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Considered a sign of good omen and worn by married women in the Indian states of Rajasthan and Gujarat, lac bangles have been very famous in the country. If you ask any Indian woman if she likes to wear bangles, just ask for a show of hands and you’ll know. The jingling sound that these pretty things make, are something that make them lovable. Not only do they make a woman’s hands look attractive but they are also a kind of traditional symbol for a lot of different beliefs. It is also considered to be an auspicious piece of ornament. An ancient art specialized to perfection; these colorful bangles are the amalgam of Rajasthan's rich crafts tradition.
The Rajasthani rituals are known to require specific traditional
ornamentations and different festivals seek different ensembles. Hence the sale
of these bangles surges during local celebrations such as teej,
the marwari festival of gangaur, karva chauth, holi, weddings
and special ceremonies for the mothers-to-be. In fact, each celebration can be
identified with a distinct style of bangle design. For instance, a
wedding in the family calls for the “gulali choodha” or the red
colored bangle or the “hare bandon ka choodha”, the green colored
bangle. Pink colored bangles are worn exclusively during holi.
HISTORY OF LAC BANGLES
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| Woman wearing bangles |
Lac bangle making is an art, as old as the establishment
of Jaipur city. The king of Amer summoned the most initial
craftsmen from the Manoharpur district of Uttar Pradesh. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, while planning the city housed the
The craft of making lac bangles is traditionally practiced by the Manihars or Lakhera communities. Manihars belong to Muslin community while Lakhera community consists of Hindus.
Lac bangles are preferred by many women in Rajasthan as they are soothing to wear and do not cause any infection or itching as in case of plastic or glass bangles.
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