Can Anyone Please Tell Me About The History Of Bangles And Beads?

When we look at bangles and beads it reminds us of the fact that there is a history of culture behind these beautiful accessories. When the remains of Harappa & Mohenjodaro of the Tamil civilisation were discovered, beads and bangles were found. Beads took many forms. They were on necklaces and bracelets. Square disc-shaped etched carnelian beads indicated that there was trade between the West. The reason for holding this conclusively was that they were similar to the designs of Mesopotamia & Iran. Bangles and bead necklaces were worn by both men and women. But carnelian beads were worn exclusively by women. Carnelian beads were once considered the property of the noble class. Another origin of beads and bangles is the Middle East.

Jewellery was made from the hills and sands of Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Persia an in particular from the Kurdistan hills. A lot of bangles in old times were made from dangly coins and Islamic half moons. They originated from Roman, Kurdish, Byzantine and Ottoman times. No matter where these pieces of jewellery originated from they were and still are a sign of elusive beauty and elegance.