Muhammed Asif’s face has turned red and brown with burns. It is an occupational hazard. He has been using the burning hot coal furnace for 33 years, making bangles out of ‘lac’. This accomplished ...

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad ‘lac bangles’ are all set to receive a geographical indication (GI) tag as the GI Registry of Chennai has now published it in the journal. It was over a year ago that the ...

Steeped in history, the lac bangles from Laad Bazaar hold a cherished place in Hyderabad’s cultural tapestry, dating back to the era of the Qutb Shahis and the Nizams. HYDERABAD: In a testament to ...

The lac bangles of Hyderabad have been registered with the Registrar of Geographical Indications, Chennai on Saturday. This is the second GI tag for a Hyderabad product after haleem. “This is a good ...

HYDERABAD: Mohammad Hisammuddin, a 63-year-old artisan from the lanes of Hyderabad, is on a mission to empower women by imparting the intricate art of lac bangle making. Engaging in this noble ...

Lac bangles are another type of fashion ornament that is embedded in the Indian culture. They require master craftsmanship with their intricate details. Making lac bangles involves heating and iron ...

Kalpana Chaudhari, an erstwhile common resident of Maharashtra's Gondia district, is a popular name today. Her fledgling business of lac bangles is making waves in her village as well as neighbouring ...

The craftsman, who has presented his talent in several countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Singapore and Mauritius among others, is not happy with the way things are moving ahead ...