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 Glass Bangles
Let us Read
The busy district of Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh 
is popular for its rich tradition of glassware. 
Ravi was a skilled glass artisan who lived in 
this town. Firozabad is famous for its beautiful 
glass bangles, and Ravi’s family had been 
crafting these beautiful bangles for a very long 
time. Each bangle was a piece of art, showing 
both the culture of the town and the wonderful 
craftsmanship of the artisans.
 Ravi’s workshop was a centre of activity.  
The air was filled with the clinking of glass 
and the gentle hum of conversation as artisans 
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10
 Glass Bangles
Let us Read
The busy district of Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh 
is popular for its rich tradition of glassware. 
Ravi was a skilled glass artisan who lived in 
this town. Firozabad is famous for its beautiful 
glass bangles, and Ravi’s family had been 
crafting these beautiful bangles for a very long 
time. Each bangle was a piece of art, showing 
both the culture of the town and the wonderful 
craftsmanship of the artisans.
 Ravi’s workshop was a centre of activity.  
The air was filled with the clinking of glass 
and the gentle hum of conversation as artisans 
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shaped beautiful bangles. The process of making 
glass bangles was difficult and needed great skill. 
First, Ravi and his team would heat glass in a 
furnace. They would then carefully shape the 
glass into bangles, adding beautiful colours and 
designs before cooling them to perfection.
 Ravi enjoyed his work. He crafted each bangle 
with full attention, making sure that it was not 
only beautiful but also long-lasting. The bangles 
came in a variety of colours, from deep reds and 
blues to soft pastels, and were often decorated 
with patterns showing traditional Indian designs.
 During the festival of Diwali, the demand for 
glass bangles increased. Diwali is the festival of 
lights, a time of celebration and joy, and glass 
bangles were popular among women at this 
time. Ravi’s workshop was busier than ever, with 
artisans working around the clock to meet the 
demand.
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10
 Glass Bangles
Let us Read
The busy district of Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh 
is popular for its rich tradition of glassware. 
Ravi was a skilled glass artisan who lived in 
this town. Firozabad is famous for its beautiful 
glass bangles, and Ravi’s family had been 
crafting these beautiful bangles for a very long 
time. Each bangle was a piece of art, showing 
both the culture of the town and the wonderful 
craftsmanship of the artisans.
 Ravi’s workshop was a centre of activity.  
The air was filled with the clinking of glass 
and the gentle hum of conversation as artisans 
Chapter 10.indd   119 6/10/2025   4:38:42 PM
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Santoor  Grade 5
shaped beautiful bangles. The process of making 
glass bangles was difficult and needed great skill. 
First, Ravi and his team would heat glass in a 
furnace. They would then carefully shape the 
glass into bangles, adding beautiful colours and 
designs before cooling them to perfection.
 Ravi enjoyed his work. He crafted each bangle 
with full attention, making sure that it was not 
only beautiful but also long-lasting. The bangles 
came in a variety of colours, from deep reds and 
blues to soft pastels, and were often decorated 
with patterns showing traditional Indian designs.
 During the festival of Diwali, the demand for 
glass bangles increased. Diwali is the festival of 
lights, a time of celebration and joy, and glass 
bangles were popular among women at this 
time. Ravi’s workshop was busier than ever, with 
artisans working around the clock to meet the 
demand.
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 Ravi’s daughter, Ananya, 
had completed her schooling. 
She was eager to help her father 
in his work. She had an eye for 
design and wanted to put modern 
elements into the traditional 
bangle designs. Ravi was 
supportive but concerned about 
maintaining the truthfulness of 
their traditional craft.
 One day, as Ananya worked on the bangles, 
she tried to combine traditional with modern 
designs. She introduced delicate floral patterns 
and geometric shapes, combining the old with 
the new designs. Ravi was initially hesitant but 
soon saw the beauty 
in his daughter’s 
designs. They 
decided to create a 
special collection 
for Diwali that 
would showcase 
both traditional 
and modern 
elements. 
 The new collection was a big success. 
The bangles, with their new designs and exciting 
colours, were loved by the customers.
 On Diwali night, as the streets of Firozabad 
glittered with lamps and lights, Ravi and Ananya 
watched with pride as women and girls walked 
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10
 Glass Bangles
Let us Read
The busy district of Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh 
is popular for its rich tradition of glassware. 
Ravi was a skilled glass artisan who lived in 
this town. Firozabad is famous for its beautiful 
glass bangles, and Ravi’s family had been 
crafting these beautiful bangles for a very long 
time. Each bangle was a piece of art, showing 
both the culture of the town and the wonderful 
craftsmanship of the artisans.
 Ravi’s workshop was a centre of activity.  
The air was filled with the clinking of glass 
and the gentle hum of conversation as artisans 
Chapter 10.indd   119 6/10/2025   4:38:42 PM
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shaped beautiful bangles. The process of making 
glass bangles was difficult and needed great skill. 
First, Ravi and his team would heat glass in a 
furnace. They would then carefully shape the 
glass into bangles, adding beautiful colours and 
designs before cooling them to perfection.
 Ravi enjoyed his work. He crafted each bangle 
with full attention, making sure that it was not 
only beautiful but also long-lasting. The bangles 
came in a variety of colours, from deep reds and 
blues to soft pastels, and were often decorated 
with patterns showing traditional Indian designs.
 During the festival of Diwali, the demand for 
glass bangles increased. Diwali is the festival of 
lights, a time of celebration and joy, and glass 
bangles were popular among women at this 
time. Ravi’s workshop was busier than ever, with 
artisans working around the clock to meet the 
demand.
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 Ravi’s daughter, Ananya, 
had completed her schooling. 
She was eager to help her father 
in his work. She had an eye for 
design and wanted to put modern 
elements into the traditional 
bangle designs. Ravi was 
supportive but concerned about 
maintaining the truthfulness of 
their traditional craft.
 One day, as Ananya worked on the bangles, 
she tried to combine traditional with modern 
designs. She introduced delicate floral patterns 
and geometric shapes, combining the old with 
the new designs. Ravi was initially hesitant but 
soon saw the beauty 
in his daughter’s 
designs. They 
decided to create a 
special collection 
for Diwali that 
would showcase 
both traditional 
and modern 
elements. 
 The new collection was a big success. 
The bangles, with their new designs and exciting 
colours, were loved by the customers.
 On Diwali night, as the streets of Firozabad 
glittered with lamps and lights, Ravi and Ananya 
watched with pride as women and girls walked 
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past their shop, proudly wearing  
the bangles from their new collection.  
The vibrant colours sparkled under  
the festival lights.
 The success of the new collection was 
not just a personal achievement for Ravi and 
Ananya; it also had a positive impact on the 
entire community. The increased demand for 
bangles led to more work for local artisans. Not 
only those, more jobs were generated in packing 
and transportation. 
 As the festival came to an end, Ravi and 
Ananya recalled their journey of making bangles. 
Ravi’s workshop continued to prosper, and 
Ananya’s innovative designs made their bangle 
collection quite popular.
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10
 Glass Bangles
Let us Read
The busy district of Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh 
is popular for its rich tradition of glassware. 
Ravi was a skilled glass artisan who lived in 
this town. Firozabad is famous for its beautiful 
glass bangles, and Ravi’s family had been 
crafting these beautiful bangles for a very long 
time. Each bangle was a piece of art, showing 
both the culture of the town and the wonderful 
craftsmanship of the artisans.
 Ravi’s workshop was a centre of activity.  
The air was filled with the clinking of glass 
and the gentle hum of conversation as artisans 
Chapter 10.indd   119 6/10/2025   4:38:42 PM
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Santoor  Grade 5
shaped beautiful bangles. The process of making 
glass bangles was difficult and needed great skill. 
First, Ravi and his team would heat glass in a 
furnace. They would then carefully shape the 
glass into bangles, adding beautiful colours and 
designs before cooling them to perfection.
 Ravi enjoyed his work. He crafted each bangle 
with full attention, making sure that it was not 
only beautiful but also long-lasting. The bangles 
came in a variety of colours, from deep reds and 
blues to soft pastels, and were often decorated 
with patterns showing traditional Indian designs.
 During the festival of Diwali, the demand for 
glass bangles increased. Diwali is the festival of 
lights, a time of celebration and joy, and glass 
bangles were popular among women at this 
time. Ravi’s workshop was busier than ever, with 
artisans working around the clock to meet the 
demand.
Chapter 10.indd   120 6/10/2025   4:38:44 PM
121
Glass Bangles
 Ravi’s daughter, Ananya, 
had completed her schooling. 
She was eager to help her father 
in his work. She had an eye for 
design and wanted to put modern 
elements into the traditional 
bangle designs. Ravi was 
supportive but concerned about 
maintaining the truthfulness of 
their traditional craft.
 One day, as Ananya worked on the bangles, 
she tried to combine traditional with modern 
designs. She introduced delicate floral patterns 
and geometric shapes, combining the old with 
the new designs. Ravi was initially hesitant but 
soon saw the beauty 
in his daughter’s 
designs. They 
decided to create a 
special collection 
for Diwali that 
would showcase 
both traditional 
and modern 
elements. 
 The new collection was a big success. 
The bangles, with their new designs and exciting 
colours, were loved by the customers.
 On Diwali night, as the streets of Firozabad 
glittered with lamps and lights, Ravi and Ananya 
watched with pride as women and girls walked 
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past their shop, proudly wearing  
the bangles from their new collection.  
The vibrant colours sparkled under  
the festival lights.
 The success of the new collection was 
not just a personal achievement for Ravi and 
Ananya; it also had a positive impact on the 
entire community. The increased demand for 
bangles led to more work for local artisans. Not 
only those, more jobs were generated in packing 
and transportation. 
 As the festival came to an end, Ravi and 
Ananya recalled their journey of making bangles. 
Ravi’s workshop continued to prosper, and 
Ananya’s innovative designs made their bangle 
collection quite popular.
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A. Answer the following questions.
 1. How were glass bangles made in Ravi’s small 
workshop?
 2. Who was Ananya? How did she help Ravi?
 3. How did the success of the new bangles help 
the community?
B. Think and discuss
 1. If you were in Ananya’s place 
what other modern designs or 
colours would you add to make 
the bangles more attractive?
 2. Ravi and Ananya felt proud 
seeing people wearing their 
bangles on Diwali night. 
Have you ever created something 
(drawing, writing, or a project) 
that made you happy? Share  
your experience with the class.
 3. Make a list of things that you 
buy from local markets during 
festivals.
Let us Think
New Words
clinking artisans furnace
floral patterns elements
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