Set of Two Pure Silver Nepalese Bala Bangles

Worn on the wrist, carried across borders, silver remembers everything. These two bangles arrive from Nepal, where the silversmith's tradition runs as deep as the Himalayan trade routes that once carried the metal itself. Worked in pure silver and weighing a substantial 59 grams for the pair, each bala presents a broad, cuff-like silhouette with a width of 2.25 inches (approximately 5.7 cm) and a length of 2.5 inches (approximately 6.4 cm). The height of 0.5 inches (approximately 1.3 cm) gives the band a considered, architectural presence without becoming heavy on the wrist. Nepalese silverwork is distinguished by its repousse and chased surface work, where motifs are coaxed from the metal rather than applied to it, resulting in relief patterns that catch light at every angle. The finish here is the warm, oxidised silver characteristic of high-altitude craft traditions, giving the surface depth and an antique quality that no manufactured process can replicate. Wear both bangles stacked together on one wrist with a block-printed Chanderi kurta and a simple bun for a quiet, considered festive dressing. Alternatively, layer them alongside fine gold bangles at a mehendi or intimate family gathering, where the tonal contrast becomes its own conversation. Free size by design, the open-form bala fits most wrists comfortably without adjustment. Pure silver worn close to the skin only deepens in character over time, and these pieces require nothing more than occasional gentle polishing to remain as vivid as the day they arrived.

Details

• Material: Pure Silver
• Dimensions: 0.5 inch Height X 2.25 inch Width X 2.5 inch Length
• Weight: 59.0 g
• SKU: LDD617