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.
