Bangles or Churi

Bangles are part of traditional Bengali jewelry. They are usually worn in pairs by women, one or more on each arm. Most Bangali women prefer wearing either gold or glass bangles or combination of both. Inexpensive Bangles made from plastic are slowly replacing those made by glass, but the ones made of glass are still preferred at traditional occasions such as marriages and on festivals.
The designs range from simple to intricate handmade designs, often studded with precious and semi-precious stones such as diamonds, gems and pearls.