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'''Bangles''' are traditionally rigid [[bracelets]] which are usually made of metal, wood, glass or plastic. These ornaments are worn mostly by women in [[Indian subcontinent|Indian Subcontinent]], [[Southeast Asia|Southeastern Asia]] and [[Africa]]. It is common to see a bride wearing glass bangles at her [[Indian wedding|wedding]] in [[India]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Nepal]], [[Sri Lanka]] and in other Asian countries. Bangles may also be worn by young girls and bangles made of gold or silver are preferred for toddlers. | '''Bangles''' are traditionally rigid [[bracelets]] which are usually made of metal, wood, glass or plastic. These ornaments are worn mostly by women in [[Indian subcontinent|Indian Subcontinent]], [[Southeast Asia|Southeastern Asia]] and [[Africa]]. It is common to see a bride wearing glass bangles at her [[Indian wedding|wedding]] in [[India]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Nepal]], [[Sri Lanka]] and in other Asian countries. Bangles may also be worn by young girls and bangles made of gold or silver are preferred for toddlers. | ||
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There are two basic types of bangles: a solid cylinder type; and a split, cylindrical spring opening/closing type. The primary distinguishing factor between these is the material used to make the bangles. This may vary from anything from glass to jade to metal to [[lac]] and even rubber or plastic. | There are two basic types of bangles: a solid cylinder type; and a split, cylindrical spring opening/closing type. The primary distinguishing factor between these is the material used to make the bangles. This may vary from anything from glass to jade to metal to [[lac]] and even rubber or plastic. | ||