Baju Band - Upper Arm Jewellery

Armlet / Baju Band / Vanki - Hand Ornament

Baju band also know as Vanki or Armlet is an ornament worn on the upper arm. With a short sleeves wearing a baju band brings out the beauty of the arm and hand. Bahichudi or Bajuband ornament is elegantly worn around the biceps by Indian women's.

This traditional ornament was worn by royals and adorned the arms of Gods. The armlet bands are worn in gold, silver or studded with precious and semi-precious stones. It was believed that The arm ring help blood circulation in your arms and create right amount of resistance to makes arm comfortable.

Also known as angada vanki jewellery are in still vogue today specially for bridal decorations and occasions wear. It goes well with sarees, lehengas, traditional skirts. Ethnic pendants and lockets can be converted into a beautiful armband ornament.

Goddess Lakshmi design, peacock, parrots, flowers and other Indian motifs are normally used in the design of a Baju band. The Vanki can be worn or both arms or only the right arm, depending on the costume worn. Kagam baju band is worn to give elegance to the hand and show the prosperity of the bride.