Monday Red: Bangle Red

  A Canvas Dominated By Woman  

  Bangles have been important accessory since time immemorial. Even the pre-historic times have witnessed this trend and over the ages, it only rejuvenated itself with the color of the age. An evergreen trend with a charm, which will never wane. The aesthetic value of this trend is popularized through its attachment to Womanhood.    

Bangles are not just an element of fashion but have a close relationship with the economics of women entrepreneur. the business of bangle-making and retailing is highly dominated by women. It has helped the women from the poorest section of society to find employment in a socially acceptable manner. My visit to places like Maniharon ka Rastaa in old Jaipur city and other bangle markets in Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ajmer has highlighted a canvas dominated by women from various strata.   

 

Bangles are often narrowly visualized as an accessory for enhancement of beauty. But the larger canvas accolades the story of economic independence of women. A thing of beauty transferred into the realm of women's dominance. This is one reason that we should celebrate this craft of beauty.   

 If you are in need of an evergreen trend buy some traditional bangles, as they will live up the fashion of every age.