The making of Punjabi wedding Choora and tale behind it

Choora is a wore by the newlywed bride in the northern part of India. The true story behind these red and white bangles are not known to many.

The Choora is worn by a newly wed punjabi bride (it is mandatory for them) on the day of her marriage. In pic: Amritsar Craftsman Gurcharan Singh cutting the coloured Choora wedding bangles for packaging at his workshop in Amritsar. (Photo | PTI) 

According to tradition, the bride is not supposed to remove the Choora for a year. With mordernisation, now the Punjabi brides can remove it after 40 days of marriage. In pic: Gurcharan Singh colors the uncut plastic bangles for making Choora. (Photo | PTI)

In ancient time the Choora was made of ivory but now it is replaced with plastics. It comes in red and white colour and all sizes. In pic: A worker places the coloured uncut plastic bangles in the sun for drying. (Photo | PTI)

The Choora is gifted to the bride on her wedding day by her maternal uncle and aunt. A small ceremony is also held on the day when the bride removes them. In pic: A worker cuts coils of plastic with a cutter for making the wedding bangles. (Photo | PTI)

Choora in the wrists of a woman is a sign that she is a newly wed. In pic: A worker carving the designs on the red bangle using a machine. (Photo | PTI)

Earlier a bride had to put on 21 Choorae (plural of Choora) in each hand. But now the bride can choose the number. In pic: Craftswoman Sharanjit Kaur Lado carving the designs on the Choora. (Photo | PTI)

Now, not only the Punjabi brides but others also prefer to put on the Choorae in their wedding. The Choorae business is a huge success in the north. The price of the Choora varies from quality to the designs. In pic: A worker fixes an artificial diamond stud nag to a bangle. (Photo | PTI)

Choora, an integral part of Punjabi weddings has specifically gained recognition and widespread popularity due to its intricate workmanship and fetches demand from Indians all over the world. In pic: Shopkeeper and craftsman Gurcharan Singh Channa arranges Choora at his shop in Amritsar for sale. (Photo | PTI)