Beyond glass: Bangles in Goa are more than just pretty accessories

Kimberly Colaco

IDENTITY IN ADORNMENTS

Bangles serve as powerful objects of personal expression and social identity.

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TYING THE KNOT

In Goa, when a girl is about to get married, it is a tradition for her maternal uncle to give her colourful bangles.

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FOR MOTHERS

Traditionally, Goan women generally wear green bangles post pregnancy.

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MORE THAN TRINKETS

Bangles are often seen as symbols of femininity and beauty.

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WEARABLE STORIES

The fragility of glass is seen as a metaphor for the delicate nature of the human spirit.

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FEELING FESTIVE

Wearing glass bangles evokes feelings of joy and celebration, which makes them a popular accessory for festive dressing.

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DIVINE CONNECTION

In some cultures, it is believed that glass bangles enhance a person's connection to the divine or to the natural world.

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