Kaanch ki Churiaan

Churian (bangles) have mystified sub-continent women from ages with their glittering sparkles, jingling sound, contemporary patterns and splendid colors. The inevitable fancy and charisma of these delicate works have effectively compressed the controversial barrier between tradition and fashion. Starting from a newlywed bride under veil to the jean freak classy fashion girl, everyone's craze is same for this magnificent jewelry item. Hyderabad, Pakistan, is the world's largest producer of Bangles. While Moradabad is India's largest producer of bangles.

Origin of Glass Bangles

The word is derived from Hindi word “bungri” . They are made of various valuable as well as non-valuable materials such as gold, silver, platinum, glass, wood, ferrous metals, plastic, etc. The patterns vary from simple to elaborated handmade designs. Kaanch ki churiaan are more eminent due to their radiant, shiny and transparent appearance and have been liked most by young girls and women since ancient times. Proofs from the site of Indus valley Civilization support the fact that women from ancient ages wore glass bangles. The first discovery of bangle is attributed to the Mohenjo-Daro 2600 B.C. some 5000 years from now. Medieval period initiated the ritualistic approach by relating this jewelry item as the figure of a married woman. And these customs are still integral and well sustained. Beautifying a marring woman's wrists with green and yellow or red churiaan fall under such customs which are still in practice in different parts of Asia. Glass bangles also overwhelm the young, teenage, and unmarried women for celebrations and as fashion trend.