The Bangles and Bangle makers

This is an article on the diverse art of making and the tradition of wearing bangles in various parts of Rajasthan. The article covers a wide array of topics including the respective types of bangles for various caste groups and communities, the materials and colours used in making bangles, future of the bangle makers in Rajasthan and snippets from the history of one of the materials used for bangles called shellac. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Extent and format of original material: 1 set of 8 pages. Physical characteristics: A set of 8 loose pages typewritten with black ink. Acid discolouration is visible. Some of the pages have suffered from insect infestation and thus have holes. Owner(s) of original material: Rupayan Sansthan.