There is a huge variety available for wedding jewellery pieces for almost every body part. These are some of the best bridal jewellery essentials for the hands and arms of an Indian bride.
Bangles
An Indian bride can never look complete without having lots and lots of bangles on her wrists. And, here are three broad categories of bangles that Indian brides usually wear:
Choorha:
Traditionally worn by the Punjabi brides, it is a set of 21 red and white bangles. Gifted to the bride by her maternal uncle, it is believed to strengthen the bond between the newlyweds and bring good luck for them. It is worn for at least 40-45 days after the wedding day.
Kangans:
These are generally made of precious metals, like gold, platinum, silver, etc. They are worn on the wedding day as well as on other special occasions afterwards. They go well with the traditional Indian attire and enhance the look of a bride manifolds.
Bajuband
A bajuband is an armlet worn by the bride on her upper arm. It signifies the vital features of a bride- her strength and her capability. It also gives her arms a dressed-up look. A bajuband usually comes in gold and silver, studded with diamonds or other precious gemstones.
Hathphool
A haathphool (hand-chain or hand-flower) was a very popular accessory back in the olden days, especially in the Mughal era. It is basically a set of intricately designed chains and finger rings, and is made of a precious metal. It gives her hands a heavily embellished look and goes very well with the already henna adorned hands.
Kalire
These are the small metallic chandelier-like danglers that are attached to the bride’s chooda. The kalire are tied to the bride’s hands by her sisters and cousins, and they signify their good wishes for the newlyweds. Also, there is a very interesting ritual attached to these beautiful pieces of jewellery. Before leaving her house, the bride shakes both her hands above the heads of all the unmarried girls in her family. And, the one on whom even a small part of kalire falls, she is believed to be the next to get married in the family.
