There seems to be a change in the air in the west lanes of Charminar . Laad Bazaar, most popular for shiny bangles, pearls, and khada dupattas, is now abuzz with another new element: live bangle-making stations. Enter the market, and you will immediately find groups of crowds scattered outside chudi shops, their attention (and cameras) fixed on craftsmen skillfully shaping molten lac into colourful bangles.

This newfound interest can largely be credited to social media. Over the past few months, Instagram has been flooded with reels showing Laad Bazaar’s artisans at work, twirling wooden rods over glowing flames and creating glittering bangles. What was once a craft practised behind the corners and hidden workshops has now become a visual experience, drawing tourists and influencers

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