Bangles go from furnace to forearms in time for Aidilfitri

Look-see loop: Women shopping for bangles at a market in Karachi. — AFP

Layers of intricately decorated bangles are a staple fashion accessory for women in Pakistan, a carefully considered part of their Aidilfitri celebrations.

More than a dozen people can be involved in the making of a single bangle, from sweltering factories to the homes of designers who skilfully decorate them by hand.