Bangles form an important part of the traditional common jewelry among Indian and Pakistani ladies. They are usually worn post marriage to indicate matrimony. Nevertheless, unmarried girls are now giving it a try matching up to their ethnic or western wear for their colorful styles and beautiful designs.
They do have different varieties and are called by different names in every state. However, the name bangle originated from the term “bungri” meaning glass in Hindi. Being circular, this jewelry is non-flexible and is created of a wide range of materials viz plastic, gold, glass, silver, wood, platinum, etc.