Kada
A heavy rigid bracelet, broader and more substantial than an ordinary bangle. Worn by men and women.
A kada is thicker and plainer than a decorative bangle, and it is usually worn singly rather than in a stack.
The iron or steel kara is one of the five articles of faith in Sikhism, which is a distinct religious object rather than a fashion piece.
Pearl kadas set rows of pearls into a broad metal band, so the weight is carried by the frame.
When you are buying
A kada is sized like a bangle, by the widest part of the compressed hand, and it is heavy enough that a poor fit is genuinely uncomfortable.
Kadas and bangles
A few from the collection, from ₹1,200.
Rich Red Faux-leather & White Pearl Bracelet
Bright Sky-Blue Faux-leather & Peach Pearl Bracelet
Fun Orange Faux-leather & White Pearl Bracelet
Broad designer pearl bangles
Stretchable Light Grey Button Pearls Bracelet
Stretchable Pearl Bracelet in Multishaded Grey Button Pearls of size 7mm
The Midnight Blessing Black Pearl Baby Bracelet
The Little Blessing Baroque Baby Pearl Bracelet
Bangle
A rigid closed circle worn on the wrist, sized by internal diameter rather than length.
Bangle Size
The Indian bangle sizing system, from about 2x4 (small) to 2x10 (large), measured as internal diameter.
Cuff
A rigid bracelet with an opening at the back, slipped over the wrist rather than fastened.
Bracelet Length
Usually 7 to 8 inches. Should be about half an inch longer than the wrist so the piece moves rather than grips.