Context (CMS Context)
See original labels (attached to catalogue card). They read as follows: "'Nichla choorla'. To be worn on the fore-arm - Yes this is correct = Nichla Choorla. Kali = Black. 'Kali Mandem' made of hab, others like this are called by the same name. Lili = Nili = Blue. Their idea of what is blue and what is green is not quite ours." "'Lili Mandem' made of hab. Others like this are called by the same name." "'Dhola' made of brass (dhola)." "'Kankri'. It is made of brass." There seems to be some confusion over the white metal bangles: "'Matli'. Made of zinc ?pewter." "'Kunika Kataria' i.e. (I think) 'elbow = Kataria'. Made of zinc. I don't think he knows what zinc is, & there is none worn in . . probably some alloy of lead and tin." "'Katariya'". This and the other white rings not labelled are called by the same name 'Katariya'. It is made of zinc." "'Kankon'. Made of zinc or pewter?"
Event Date 15/7/2016
Author: Olivia Maguire

Description (CMS Description)
One of a set of twenty five bangles.
B: Consists of twenty five bangles of graduating size, in different colours and materials.
A-D: 'Four sets of forearm bangles called "nichla choorla". The rings are graduated in size and pewter (zinc?) alternate with clay ("lab"?)-coloured bangles.'
Event Date 15/7/2016
Author: Olivia Maguire