Bajuband or armlet is a traditional beautiful ornament worn by Indian brides and is an important part of Sixteen adornments or Solah Shringaar a woman wears known as Vanki in South India, it is also called as Ananta, Angada in other parts. Bajuband as the name signifies ‘Baju’ is called an arm and ‘band’ is tieing or covering. This traditional piece of jewellery is worn on arms by Indian gorgeous bride enhancing the entire look. It adds elegance and royalness when worn on traditional bridal attire, lehenga.
These Bajubands were adorned by kings and queens of the ancient period which signifies strength, ability virtues, richness and royalty. Bajubands were worn by both men and women in an upper part of the arm earlier but now it is an accessory of a woman now. Many actors and actresses can be seen wearing Bajuband in a special song sequence.
One health benefit associated with armlets or Bajuband is that it helps in blood circulation in your arms and the point where Bajuband is tied is known as the oxygen point which results in preventing many ailments
Bajubands are an indispensable part of bridal jewellery and are a significant adornment of a married woman.It goes well with sleeveless or half sleeved blouses, traditional sarees, and beautiful lehenga which add charm and reflects style, richness and royalty. Earlier Bajubands were used to wear in pairs in both hands now single armlets have become trendier among women.
Bajuband is available in various attractive designs, and patterns; flower, crocodile and peacock are evergreen designs loved by Indian women. Bajuband or Vanki are made of gold and silver embellished with beads, precious stones, or jewels. Designs have undergone a transformation due to change in era. Now even a chain, neck piece, anklet (Payal) is also adorned as Bajuband to enhance feminism look. It is not only a wedding jewellery that rules our bridal jewellery box but emerged as a fashion and style statement for women which a woman never forgets to flaunt on the wedding day and at different occasions.