Lac is the only natural resin of animal origin. Lac is produced by a unique scale insect indigenous to Indian forests. About 5 million people, mainly local aboriginal tribals, are involved in all phases of the huge lac industry in India. With the invention of synthetic resins and plastics, Lac Bangles have given way to synthetic resin bangles and plastic bangles. These fancy resin bangles come studded with crystals that shine, so that your bangles get noticed; and so do you!