Crystal glass bangles from Firozabad's bangle market are having a moment, drawing in women thanks to their distinct sparkle and clean, understated look.
A market full of designs and colours
Shops in Firozabad's bangle market are stocking a wide range of crystal glass bangle designs these days. They come in several colours, including red, green, multicolour and plain variants. Because they're made of crystal glass, these bangles carry a shine that stands apart from ordinary glass bangles, and women can slip them onto their wrists with ease.
Simple finish, still eye-catching
Regular glass bangles usually carry extra work such as stones, zari or zircon detailing, but these crystal glass bangles skip all of that. They are made in a completely plain, simple style, which also means less labour goes into finishing each piece compared with heavily worked bangles.
Peacocks and elephants carved at the joints
What sets these bangles apart is the detailing at their joints. Artisans carve different motifs there, including peacocks, elephants and flowers. It's this variety of joint designs that has pushed the bangles into trend, with women buying them in large numbers.
Made by melting and moulding glass rods
To make these bangles, a crystal glass rod is first melted and then moulded into shape, with different designs formed from that same base process. This is how the market ends up with such a wide range, from red and green to multicolour and plain bangles.
An easy pick for working women
Women who work in offices or spend most of the day outside, and who don't want to stack up several bangles on their wrist, are increasingly picking these crystal glass bangles. They are typically worn single, one to a wrist, so there's no trouble going about office work while wearing them. That convenience is a big reason women who work outside the home have taken to them.
A stylish choice for weddings and festivals
For anyone looking to wear something new to a wedding, party or festival, these bangles are worth considering. Their stylish look draws attention, and the shine of crystal glass on a woman's wrist stands out from other jewellery.
Prices start at just Rs 150
At Firozabad's well-known bangle market, these glass bangles are priced very low, with shops selling them starting at Rs 150. Outside this market, though, the same bangles sell for double the price. That's why most women prefer to buy them directly from this market and wear them widely.
