BANGLES

A bangle is a piece of jewellery worn around the wrist and are usually circular in shape. It is a rigid bracelet and does not have any clasp. Shiny and glamorous bangles are always in vogue and are generally worn in pairs.

Materials Used
Bangles have been in use since time immemorial and worn by women on almost all occasions. These bangles are available in innumerable designs and styles. India is the largest manufacturer of different types of bangles. Some of the types of bangles made, based on the materials used are:

Wooden Bangles: Wooden bangles are manufactured from high quality and soft wood. The bangles are available in a variety of designs including chunky, engraved, stone studded bangles. Faceted, tribal and zigzag are some of the other widely sold designs. The bangle are often colored or available in natural finish.

Stainless Steel Bangles: Stainless steel bangles are the current favorite among women of different age groups. These bangles are less expensive, stylish and durable. China is manufacturing and exporting these bangles to a large number of ountries.

Sterling Silver Bangles: Sterling silver bangles are one of the most sought by the international buyers. These bangles are generally available in contemporary designs with etching, engraving, stone crusting . Various techniques are employed for giving matte and glossy finish to the bangles.

White Metal Bangles: White metal bangles are very stylishly designed in countries like India, China, Italy. These fashionable bangles can be worn on any occasion depending on the design. Both dainty and chunky bangles are available.

Plastic Bangles: Molded and dyed plastic bangles are available in a spectrum of colors and designs. Stone studded plastic bangles in plain, chunky, zigzag designs are sold on a large scale in the international market. Square, oval, rectangle shaped bangles are also in demand.

Glass Bangles: Decorative glass bangles are available in innumerable colors and designs. Right from beaded bangles to glitter bangles, from stone crusted bangles to zari bangles. These bangles are especially made in India and exported to many international markets.

Lac Bangles: Lac bangles are traditionally designed and handcrafted to perfection. These bangles are embellished with colorful stones, meenakari work, beads for an exclusive look. Colored and mirror work lac bangles are exported on a large scale from India, which is the most prominent manufacturer of these bangles to a number of countries.

Stone Bangles: Single and multicolored stone bangles are manufactured in different cuts, designs and styles. The designs can vary from traditional to contemporary and also depending on the occasion they will be worn at.

Beaded Bangles: Beaded Bangles are a very common type of costume jewelery. There is a certain section of the society who is opting for beaded bangles in recent times, so as to give an enhanced look to the entire dress. These bangles are available in variety of color combinations so as to complement with your dress.

Design and Finish
Bangles are available in myriad of designs, from subtlety curved with a polished finish to sophisticated square bangles; from gem studded bangles to curved sterling silver bangles, the choice is endless. Glass bangles are have always been in demand, but they are being replaced by high quality transparent plastic bangles due to durability. Both traditional and contemporary designs are .

Market for Bangles
A variety of bangles made from inexpensive materials are in demand all across the globe. The shift in consumer trend from fine jewellery to costume jewellery is the prime reason for the increasing popularity of these fashionable items. India is known for its traditional lac and glass bangles. US and UK are the biggest import regions of different types of bangles.