The Haath Poncho is a bracelet that has a chain and ring and is also known as a ring bracelet. This is a traditional Indian bracelet that is worn by women. This bracelet is very intricate and beautiful and is used to adorn a hand and make it beautiful or used to accessorize an outfit so that the women wearing it can look sophisticated and elegant.

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  • Origin of bracelet in India

Indians are known to be very traditional people and they hold lot of significance to their traditional outfits and jewelry. However, this hand piece has a rich tradition in India and has been used mostly in traditional occasions and events for years. Nevertheless, haath poncho like most Indian wedding jewelry have been used in the Indian tradition in many ways such as a representation of wealth security, used in formal celebrations and in social conventions that require women to have them. There are no traditional occasions or events in India that are specific to this bracelet but they have been commonly worn by brides on the day of their wedding and also married women have seen wearing them.

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  • Styles of the ring bracelet

There are so many ways in which these bracelets can be made and therefore it is not easy to count the number of styles that the bracelet has. However, most of these are thin and intricate and they are worn tightly so that the overall look is natural and has no loose pieces. Some bracelets are also made in a contrasting manner to make them noticeable for instance a thin chain is attached to a large and conspicuous ring and vice versa. Others are made by attaching many chains to the ring so that the chains form a web on the wrist and make a sophisticated look. The bracelet has different colors and weights depending on what is used to make them.

  • Significance of Haath Poncho

The ring bracelet is commonly known as the haath poncho in the Gujarati community and it is significant in the Indian and Asian cultures and traditions. In Indian culture, all newlywed brides are required to wear the slave bracelet on their wedding day regardless of the whether the wedding is taking place in India or outside India. This hand piece is simple as compared to most Indian jewelry and therefore it fits well with other jewelry. When a bride wears this, it is an indication that she is ready to make the marriage work by being submissive to her husband. The bracelet is also an indication that a woman is married and not available.

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  • Popularity of it in other parts of the world

The simplicity and beauty of this piece of jewelry has made it popular in other parts of the world apart from India and Asia. Its history in Asia is varied but its popularity in other parts of the world especially in North America is high. The bracelet is a common piece in America and other parts of the world today and it is commonly known as the hand flower in those areas.

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