6 simple charts that explain India’s love for gold

History of Gold and Facts About Gold | Fun Facts 18 Jul 2017

India has loved gold for thousands of years. Here are some great examples where gold makes an appearance in our daily lives.

As Good as Gold
The Many Uses of Gold
Something to Lean on
Ever in Demand
East Or West…
Worth Beyond Measure

Gold Glossary

Guloband

Tied around the neck like a choker, a galobandh is made of gold and worn by the married women of Kumaon, Garhwal, Bhotiya, and Jaunsar regions of Uttarakhand. It is designed on a red belt with square gold blocks arranged on it with the help of a thread.