Loved Those Viral Kashmiri Bangles On Instagram? They're Not Really Kashmiri; Here's The Truth

Loved Those Viral Kashmiri Bangles On Instagram? They're Not Really Kashmiri; Here's The Truth Newspoint | 14/03/2026 14:41:02

If you love jewellery and have been scrolling through Instagram lately, you’ve probably come across the viral glass bangles with ghungroos. From ‘girlie’ outings to buy choodis to gifting them to friends, these 'Kashmiri bangles' have become the talk of the town. Countless reels make them look irresistible, and naturally, I wanted a pair too. Instead of heading to a store, I asked a friend from Kashmir where I could buy some genuine ones online. What she told me left me completely shocked.

Viral Instagram reel bangles are NOT Kashmiri bangles

From the past few months, ‘Kashmiri’ jewellery has been trending in various Indian markets and of course, Instagram reels. From glass bangles with ghungroos to Kashmiri dejhoor earrings, the internet is obsessed.

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However, they are not actually a Kashmiri tradition. A quick Google search for “Kashmiri bangles” may show many ghungroo-laden designs, but Kashmiri brides traditionally do not wear glass bangles at their weddings. Instead, they usually opt for gold ones.

A traditional Kashmiri bride is adorned with a distinctive headgear known as the Taranga, while her bridal attire is typically crafted from pure silk. When it comes to jewellery, one of the most striking pieces worn by Kashmiri brides is the Dejhoor.

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Dejhoor are traditional long, dangling, often hexagonal (Shatkon) earrings worn by married Kashmiri Pandit women as a symbol of marital status and cultural heritage.

Bollywood celebrities like Yami Gautam and Angira Dhar have been spotted flaunting their wedding dejhoor.

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Naturally, from the lanes of Janpath to the markets of Colaba, everyone wants to hop on this new trend. However, most of these designs are merely inspired by the traditional Dejhoor and are nothing like the actual piece, which is simply a gold chain attached to a movable piece called Ath.

More importantly, to wear a Dejhoor, Kashmiri women get a piercing on the ear cartilage instead of the earlobe.

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