Virasat Collection
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Virasat means heritage. Each set in this collection is wrapped by hand in cotton thread, then hand-painted in the style of one of India’s folk art forms: Madhubani, Warli, Pichwai, Kalamkari, Kalighat and Aipan.
Folk art bangles, painted by hand
India's folk art traditions have been painted on walls, floors, cloth and paper for generations. In Virasat, our women artisans bring these styles to your wrist. Each set has five cotton thread bangles: one or two hand-painted with the art form's motifs, and the rest finished with thread work in matching colours.
- Madhubani (Bihar): bright colours, fish, lotus and leafy vines.
- Warli (Maharashtra): white figures on an earthy base, showing village life, trees, boats and birds.
- Pichwai (Nathdwara, Rajasthan): cows, lotus flowers and soft colours.
- Kalamkari (Andhra Pradesh): flowing vines and peacocks.
- Kalighat (Kolkata, Bengal): bold figures and everyday scenes.
- Aipan (Uttarakhand): white patterns on red, traditionally drawn for festivals and pujas.
How to wear folk art bangles
Wear all five together as one stack, or split them across both wrists. They suit cotton and handloom sarees, kurtas, lehengas and festive outfits, and the earthier designs like Warli and Kalighat also work with everyday ethnic wear. Pick the set whose base colour matches your outfit and let the painted bangle stand out. For more textile-inspired designs, see Heritage Prints.
Frequently asked questions
Are these bangles printed or hand-painted?
Hand-painted. Our artisans paint every motif by hand on cotton thread, so each piece is slightly different.
Are these painted by traditional folk artists?
They are made and painted by Taasha Craft's women artisans, in the style of each art form. Each design is inspired by the original tradition, not a copy of a specific artwork.
What sizes are available?
2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8, 2.10 and 2.12. Check our Bangle Size Guide to find yours.
How do I care for hand-painted bangles?
Keep them away from water and perfume, and store them in their box, so the paint and thread stay fresh.
How fast do you ship?
Ready designs are dispatched in 1–5 working days. India delivery takes 2–7 working days after that, and we ship worldwide.
