The story
Lac bangle making in Hyderabad grew around Laad Bazaar near the Charminar, a market that dates back to the Qutb Shahi period. Artisans heat lac, shape it on charcoal stoves and set glass stones, beads and mirrors into it by hand. The bangles are a key part of bridal wear across communities. Hyderabad Lac Bangles carry a GI tag.
In numbers
No published source we could open prints current numbers for this cluster.
GI tag
- Hyderabad Lac BanglesApplication no. GI application no. 917Registration details of Geographical Indications (IP India GI Registry)
Ways in for a newcomer
- Online sales of bridal bangle sets
- Supply lac, stones and beads to artisans
- Bangle-making workshops for tourists
Problems the cluster faces
- Smoke and heat exposure for artisans
- Cheap machine-made bangles
- Rising lac prices
Businesses to start here
Lac Bangle Making →Lac Production →Glass Bangles Making →Artificial Jewellery Shop →