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silver armlet, also known as an armring or an armband, is a
band of metal, usually a precious metal, worn as an
ornament around the biceps of the upper arm. The arm
ring is similar to a bracelet or bangle, though it must
be shaped and sized to fit snugly to the upper
arm.Historically, the arm ring was commonly worn by
men, and often a ring in bronze age heroic literature
would refer to an arm ring, rather than a finger ring,
however, in Celtic iron-age literature, "ring" would
also refer to a torc.Armlets are commonly known as bajuband in India. They are worn on the upper arm, just
above the elbow. The wearers of the bajuband are
considered wealthy, as it is a symbol of prosperity.
Bajubands also help modestly cover bare arms of a woman.
In India, like the moon, silver is considered to possess
the alchemic properties of coolness against that of heat
generated by gold. In other words, silver jewelry is
supposed to have a cooling effect on the wearers
metabolism, whereas those of gold are believed to heat
up the body. It is but natural that being popular among
the vast rural communities, the silver jewelry of India
reflects an enormous array of techniques, patterns,
motifs, as well as beliefs and practices of the micro
cultural regions to which they respectively belong.
Flowers and foliage, fruits and berries, birds and
animals commonly found in the surroundings of each
region have been instrumental in providing design
inspiration to the local silversmiths. Today, armlets
are more commonly worn by women
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Indian Jewelry
Traditional handcrafted jewelry in
attractive distinctive patterns. Exquisitely crafted color full
ornaments in exultant designs, from the framed craftsmen of
India.
Chose from a vast variety of earrings, necklaces,
pendants, armlets, rings, bangles, belly chains, anklets, toe-rings
and in exuberant color.
Jewelry has been in fashion in India for both sexes from time
immemorial- did you know there exists a relationship between the
ornament worn and the health of the wearer!
Like the moon, silver is believed to posses the property of
‘coolness’, against that of ‘heat’ generated by gold-
Since silver is extremely popular among the rural communities,
ornaments reflect a vast array of techniques, patterns, motifs and
styles.
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Amulets, rings and armlets deliberately crafted are available
in an amazing array of shapes and designs.
Anklets, bracelets and toe-rings beautify your feet and make them not
neglected!
In India Jewelry helps to identify a persons religion, caste, social
and marital status. It is also the surest form of currency that can
be unleashed.
Pure unalloyed silver is too soft and malleable to be worked on.
Techniques and processes used for making silver ornaments included
wire drawing, hammering, punching, repousse, etching, filigree,
granulation, casting, birdi and inlay work.
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