Nine different craftsmen and 15 man-hours is what it takes to complete one piece of lac jewellery. Lac or lacquer jewelry, that has its roots in Rajasthan, has been making waves on the fashion forums for quite sometime. This prominent craft that was initially developed by tribal people of rural Rajasthan has all the elements to attract young and old alike. Colourful glass beads, flower shaped mirrors and decorative wires when put together give you an absolutely stunning piece of jewellery that is sure to win you compliments.
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Pupularity factor:
It is the colourful look of lac jewellery that makes it so desirable because the jewellery can be matched well with any garment and goes well on all occasions. Not to overlook the easy-on-pocket factor! Lac jewellery can be flaunted at any occasion and complements both the Indian and western dresses very well. While college girls love to team it up with their jeans and tee, women wear it with sarees and kurties for that perfectly matched look.
Some funky lac accessories:
You can get almost anything you want in lac. Be it a bajuband, rakhi, jod, gajra, gokhru, bala, timaniyan or a pretty necklace, earring etc it is all available in the major markets of most cities of the country. Online jewellery stores also provides various adornments.
Special mention: Bangles
The lac bangles are very typical to Rajasthan but due to their growing popularity they are now being made in other parts of the country too. White pear fashion bangles made of lac are believed to bring good luck to their wearer. These colourful glass studded beauties have graced the wrists of many a women for centuries and help make bold fashion statements even today!
A major chunk of this kind of jewellery is exported and is immensely popular among foreigners. With time and technology in jewelry designs are being improvised to suit the ever changing demands.
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