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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