Glass Bangles of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is known for excellent crafts. You will find the best of Indian craftsmanship in this beautiful place. Just look at any photo of a Rajasthani, and you will realize the extent of influence these crafts have in their lives. Rajasthan glass bangles are one of the several such components that constitute a typical Rajasthani. They are the ultimate of creativity.

There is a wonderful collection of Rajasthani glass bangles especially in Jaipur and Jodhpur. Some of them are plane glass bangles in different colours while others are iridescent or made of marbles. There are flashy bangles embedded with rhinestones or tiny mirrors that reflect light when moved.

You may call it craftsmanship or ethnicity or whatever you think is appropriate. For me, the chinking glass bangles reveal one thing – the innocence of the charming Rajasthani girls. These bangles have become part of their lives. They add more colour and meaning to their lives, so there is a deep bond between them. At any cost, they are not willing to leave the company of these traditional ornaments.

Can you ever imagine that bangles can influence the life and culture of people? In Rajasthan, it is believed that a bare forearm for women is inauspicious. There are some bangles, for example, lac bangles, that are supposed to bring prosperity and luck to the woman. If bangles can have such a deep impact in the culture of a community, it’s surely something intriguing- something which I need to explore more.

Which one to choose from? Red, blue, green, violet, ………