{"product_id":"handcarved-shakha-pola-2-4-inch-12","title":"Handcarved Shakha Pola (2.4 Inch)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the cultural landscape of Bengal, the \u003cstrong\u003eShakha–Pola (White–Red bangle pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a sacred and deeply symbolic place in a woman’s life. The \u003cem\u003eShakha\u003c\/em\u003e, a white bangle meticulously hand-carved from natural conch shell sourced from the Indian Ocean, is traditionally worn by married Hindu women of Bengal. It is paired with the \u003cem\u003ePola\u003c\/em\u003e, a striking red bangle crafted to complement it together forming a powerful emblem of marriage, prosperity, and auspicious beginnings. Rooted in centuries-old ritual and belief, this combination is not merely ornamental, but a living tradition passed through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eBONGONIKETAN\u003c\/strong\u003e, each Shakha–Pola set is thoughtfully curated to honour this heritage while offering refined craftsmanship for the modern wearer. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTraditionally worn for the first time during a Bengali wedding and continued as part of daily wear thereafter, it is now also embraced during festive occasions such as \u003cstrong\u003eDurga Pujo\u003c\/strong\u003e, often paired with the iconic red and white saree of Bengal completing the quintessential \u003cem\u003eBong bridal and festive look\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 293px;\" height=\"265\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 90.3828px; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCraft\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 186.617px; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShankha \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 90.3828px; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMaterial\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 186.617px; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShankha: Conch Shell\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePola: Fibre\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 90.3828px; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eContent\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 186.617px; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePair of Shankha and Pola in same size\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2 Shankha Bangle\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2 Pola Bangle\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 90.3828px; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDesign\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 186.617px; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTraditional Bengali\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 90.3828px; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSize\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 186.625px; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2.4\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShakha–Pola bangles are sized by their \u003cstrong\u003einner diameter in inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. To determine your size, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewe recommend \u003cstrong\u003emeasuring an existing bangle that fits you well\u003c\/strong\u003e and matching its inner diameter to the sizes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 50.477%; height: 157px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2422px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7251%; height: 39.2422px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBongoniketan Size\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.6907%; height: 39.2422px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eInner Diameter Size (inches)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7251%; height: 19.625px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2.0\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.6907%; height: 19.625px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbove 2 till next size\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7251%; height: 19.625px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2.2\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.6907%; height: 19.625px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbove 2.2 till next size\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7251%; height: 19.625px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2.4\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.6907%; height: 19.625px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbove 2.4 till next size\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7251%; height: 19.625px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2.6\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.6907%; height: 19.625px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbove 2.6 till next size\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7251%; height: 19.625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2.8\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.6907%; height: 19.625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbove 2.8 till next size\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6328px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7251%; height: 19.6328px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2.10\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.6907%; height: 19.6328px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2.10\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe bangle should slide over your hand \u003cstrong\u003ecomfortably without force\u003c\/strong\u003e, as Shakha (conch shell) is handcrafted and delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice for a pair of Shankha and Pola bangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct may have slight irregularities because it is handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt might slightly differ from as seen on digital screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bongo Niketan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47664046243996,"sku":"729","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/3982\/5820\/files\/IMG_1391.jpg?v=1789994144","url":"https:\/\/bongoniketan.in\/products\/handcarved-shakha-pola-2-4-inch-12","provider":"BONGONIKETAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}