Lac Jewellery, also known as lacquer jewellery, originated in Jaipur and has gained
considerable popularity in India today. Lac jewellery is available in versatile
designs, which add to its beauty. Among the various items in lac jewellery, the
bangles need a special mention.
Bangles made of Lac are mostly in bright color and the glass work makes them more
attractive.
How are Lac Bangles Manufactured?
The process of making lac jewellery is complex. Glass beads, flower shaped mirrors
and decorative wire are generally used for the enhancement of beauty of the jewellery.
The bangles of lac consist of an inner-core that has a covering of thin layer of
superior quality lac. Core lac, when mixed with a material similar to white clay,
strengthens the bangle. The heating, mixing, kneading, and hammer pounding of the
parched ingredients takes place repeatedly and dough like mass is formed.
Once this mass is heated, it is shaped further and the expansion of the lac takes
place in lieu of bargained diameter. This results in thickening of bangle. Further,
a tool (flat-shaped) is used to roll the bangle across the flat surface, which gives
it a proper thickness.
The shaping is done by suppressing the length of lac into grooves (colored) on every
side of the mould. The lac takes the shape of the groove into which it is forced.
This process, which requires great precision, produces the most beautiful pieces
of jewellery.
Where To Buy Lac Jewellery in Jaipur
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Address
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Bangles Emporium
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9, Bapu Bazaar, Link Road, Jaipur 302003
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R K Bangles
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22, Saraogi Mansion, M I Rd, Jaipur - 302001 Ph 0141-2569683
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