Elegant Sankha Pola Designs: 10 Amazing Bengali Wedding Bangles

The classic Sankha Pola design is all about a red and a white bangle. Which is worn typically by all Bengali Brides, irrespective of their religion. Yes, that is true, you don’t have to be a Hindu to wear it. 

The Sankha Design is generally white in colour, while the Pola Bangle is typically Redin colour. No wonder this is a combination, which is National in terms of a newlyweds accessory.  

We encounter a similar combination when North Indian Brides wear their classy ‘Chuda’. Like Sankha Pola’s design, it is about red and white bangles with different designs and textures altogether. 

Do non-married women also wear Sankha Pola designs? There is no harm with that, but that is not a convention among all Bengali ladies. It is an accessory, which is the prestige and pride of all Bong Brides. 

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As mentioned earlier, the combination of a Sankha Pola design is all about a basic White Sankha Design, along with a beautiful Red Pola. And, trust me original Sankha is quite expensive. 

The real Sankha Design is manufactured with a material known as ‘Sankho‘ which is a Conch. That is broken and curved into such beautiful and elegant bangles. 

The beauty of this amazing design is what we crave. Honestly, this has the prettiest thing, which is a shell made into such beautiful bangles. What is so special about this design?

Well, it is none other than the base of the shell, which is a kind of Cellulite. The Pola on the other hand is a Coral stone material, which is red in colour. In a way, Sankha Pola is a very good choice.

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White Sankha Design with Green Meenakari Work

Honestly, a conventional style for Sankha Pola design is what we all want. This is one of those things which is highlighted in the Meenakari work. The Designer has specifically curated the hairdo in the most obvious manner.

Trust the process, this is actually a really good and colourful Sankha Pola design. If you are having second thoughts about what to choose for the big day, play safe with this. 

Not only is it decorated with the most pleasant and you can actually wear it with the most beautiful red and white saree. The one classic combination of all time.

What is so special about this particular Sankha Pola design? Well, is the meenakari Work which is behind the traditional Gold intricacy. If you are having second thoughts, always choose this one. 

Sankha Pola with Crystal Beads

This is not a pair, but just a simple Sankha Design, which is encrusted with the prettiest white, green and red beads. This is a good and really valuable option.

This beautiful Sankha Pola is a traditional choice, and you can even pair it with non-convention bridal outfits. Although this is not the conventional Sankhas.

What is so special about this particular Bangle pair? Well, it is none other than the bead combination. It is precious and extremely beautiful too.

I think this is one of those bangle sets, which can even be your Sankha Pola set for the Bridal outfit, yes with your Benarasi Saree too.

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Red Sankha Pola Bangles with Golden Intricacy

If you don’t know, which colour or pattern works best for you, always choose something that is elegant and versatile at the same time.

Exactly like this particular Pola Set. No wonder, it is red in colour and also not the real Coral Pola Bangles, which are conventionally worn by brides.

These are synthetic red bangles, which look exactly similar to real coral bangles. What is so special about these ones? Weel, they do not stretch and expand like real Sankha Pola Designs.

When you are spending so much on Golden Meenakari Enamelling work, it is expected to last longer and probably forever too. So, you should never spend so much on something which isn’t as strong as these.

Floral Sankha Pola Design

Whosoever decided to make it a pair, knew exactly how to win a woman’s heart. This is a beautiful Sankha Pola Design with the right set of Golden bangles added between th two.

This is extremely elegant, versatile and quite perfect. The design has been caved in a w3ay, that the golden flowers are absolutely adding to it.

It has the prettiest Golden beadwork, and from the entire design, it can be fathomed that the Sankha Design or the Pola Bangle isn’t real.

This is made and curated over a synthetic bangle, which is exactly why it is so beautiful and better. If you want something so perfect, then always choose the artificial bangle.

Cabbage Rose Sankha Pola

Trust me, this Sankha Design is not made out of Cabbage leaves. I’m calling it a Cabbage design for two most important reasons.

Which is the shape, and the cutting engraved n top of the Sankha. It is beautifully carved out and it forms the shape of a fully formed cabbage when you put the two together.

Isn’t that extremely thoughtful of the person who has made it right? It is extremely pretty and the design is sufficiently engraved.

More than a cabbage shape, this is like a Sakha design which is specifically drawn out of the best leafy pattern. This is a really classy bangle design, and you can totally wear it for your big day.

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‘Chuda’ Style Sankha Pola Design

We all have our favourites right? This one is my favourite of all Sankha Pola styles. This is a sankha Pola set, but it looks like a North Indian Bridal Chuda.

No kidding, this literally looks like the Chuda worn by all Punjabi, Marwari, and other North Indian brides. eerily similar to that red and white bangle set. It is distinguished and has to the prettiest colour pattern which works so well. 

The Chuda set is generally all about White and red angles, but this one has the twist of a third colour. It has the beauty of other popular shades added to it.

There is green for beadwork and other teeny-tiny parts. Honestly, this is the best design for a bride who likes to wear it in style.

Perfect Pair Sankha Pola Design

The first thing which rang in my head after seeing this was, isn’t this eerily similar to the royal Brides jewellery? In a way, it is picturesque.

The elegance is out of the world, and the way it is shown here. We can completely get that this is not made on the real and authentic Sankha and the real Pola too.

The material of the bangle might be synthetic, but the golden work on top of it is absolutely real. This is utterly real gold, and th quality actually speaks for itself.

I think this is an inspirational design from a popular jewellery brand. The beauty of that golden net work is absolutely gorgeous, and appealing too.

Fish Shaped Sankha Design

This is not a common pair of a Sankha Pola design, but just the Sankha Design itself. These are specifically cut in a mine, that the framework is just out of the world.

Trust me, you can actually choose it for your big day too. Many would call it basic, and the cut is way too simple. I found it exclusive.

Honestly many Sankha Designs are cut in a similar fashion, where the fishes are pointed behind each conch in the direction opposite to it.

What is so special about this one? Well, it is none other than the design itself. It is glossy, and quite affluent too. I found this extremely pretty and elegant.

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White Sankha Pola with Golden Stripes

It is one of the classiest designs for a Sankha Design. It is extremely elegant and versatile at the same time. Trust me, you can surely choose it for your Bridal Attire.

The material might be authentic, or it can even be plastic or fibre material. Trust me, going with false celluloid is always wiser. At it expands over time, and is quite expensive too.

So, what can be done instead of a good old Sankha Pola Design?  Well, you can always choose other alternative materials, which as not as expensive as Conch.

The market is filled with synthetic Sankha Designs, which come out really well with such elegant and beautiful Golden framework designs.

White Kangan Sankha Pola

I have seen many obsolete and actively popular Sankha Pola designs. What made this one stand tall in this list, is the way it is presented.

This is not a pair, but just a selective Sankha Design which has totally taken my breath away. It is white in colour and has been carved like a Kangan.

To be precise this is one of those Bridal Styles which hardly goes out of fashion. It is elegant, and quintessential at the same time.

This is a bridal gateway if you want something elegant and versatile for the wedding day itself. This is everything that one might really ask for. Stunning and extremely beautiful at the same time.

Conclusion

This is a really good option for a Sankha Pola design which is honestly the best one. These are really cool options, and you can totally choose any one of the above. If you are having second thoughts about the Wedding Ceremony Accessory list, always choose something which suits your Bridal outfit too.

Nothing out of the box, and completely random as a choice. Something which is not complete, and fits your budget too. Trust me, these bangles come really expensive.

You might have to pay a fortune to afford it for yourself. Not even when it is encrusted and set with golden intricacies, just as basic bangles too.

I think you can totally make the most out of your basic outfit all by yourself. Honestly, it only takes a moment to set the record straight.

If you found the right Sankha Pola Design, then do not forget to let us know in the comment section. We are eager to know, which suits your category the best.

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