Glass Bangles

Tinkling glass bangles on a woman's wrists play a dual role that of decoration and another one that tells the world of a woman's married status. Twisted, embellished and shaded, glass bangles crafted with innovative techniques, are haute accessories these days. Bangles in glass have been worn to show the marital status but today they are worn for a `fashion cause' highlighting the charm of womanhood.

Styles:
The glass bangle making process leaves enough room to experiment with varied surface treatments. These decorative processes that can be carried out on hot glass or cold glass create an element of interest that leads to a chic style. Topping the style list are press pattern molds with intaglio patterns that are stamped over the hot glass cane to impart a design in relief. With flower power calling aloud, floral patterns with creeper details form a part of this story. Flagged under a new vision of geometry, pinching or nipping the glass cane with small tongs raises ribbed forms in relief. Linear patterns at varied angles are seen playing with transparency and depth.

Manufacturing Regions:
Glass bangles are manufactured throughout India, but Firozabad is the most popular centre for these bangles. But Firozabad, the main manufacturing hub for glass bangle has some stiff competition from Hyderabad.