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Nose Piercing Indian Culture Biography
Nose piercing is the piercing of the skin or cartilage which forms any part of the nose, normally for the purpose of wearing jewelry; among the different varieties of nose piercings, the nostril piercing is the most common. Nose piercing is one of the most common varieties of piercing after earlobe piercing.Nostril piercing is a body piercing practice often associated with India, Pakistan, Nepal and throughout South Asia. Nostril piercing is also part of traditional Australian Aboriginal culture (Stirn 2003). Nostril piercing has in recent decades become popular in the industrialized nations, as have other forms of body piercing. Afterwards punks and subsequent youth cultures in the '80s and '90s adopted this sort of piercing. Today, nostril piercing is popular in the United States of America, the UK, Canada, the Caribbean, Australia and Europe, with piercings being performed on either the left or right nostril.
Both men and women have nostril piercings, though they are much more common on women. There are several different types of nostril rings. Among the most popular are the loop, the stud with an L-bar closure, the stud with a ball closure, and the stud with a flat backing.
In India the outside of the left is the preferred position of the piercing as this is supposed to make childbirth easier. This is because Ayurvedic medicine associates this location with the female reproductive organs. In India piercings were regarded as a mark of beauty and social standing as well as a Hindu's honor to Parvati, the goddess of marriage, Nose piercing is still popular in India. They are often part of Indian wedding jewellery. In Maharastra women wear very large nose pieces that often cover the mouth or the side of the face.
It is common for Pashtun and Pahari women to have both nostrils pierced. Many South Indian Tamil also follow this tradition. The tradition follows that the woman has her nose rings to pay for her funeral if she has all the gold taken from her. Nose rings or gold studs cannot be easily removed from the woman. Many women from the Asian subcontinent are cremated with just their nose studs as jewellery is removed before the funeral. Indian widows usually remove their nose studs as a sign of respect.
[edit]Nose piercing in society
Modern woman with septum piercing (in Copenhagen)
In Book of Genesis, Rebekah receives a gold nose ring and two bracelets from the servant sent by Abraham (Genesis 24).
Although occasionally seen earlier — the French actress Polaire arrived for her 1913 tour of America wearing a seed-pearl ring in her left nostril[1] — it's only been in the last two decades that nose piercing has gained a mainstream popularity in Western culture. Presently, it is the second most-popular body piercing desired by teens and young adults.
A 2007 study[citation needed] by career publisher Vault.com surveyed nearly 500 employees from across the United States and 87 percent believed having piercings or tattoos would not reduce their chance of being hired. Respondents explained, "Regardless of who the real person may be, the stereotypes associated with piercings and tattoos are changing. In general, individuals with tattoos and body piercings are not being looked down upon as did in previous generations;" "I see more and more people with piercings in business and everyday work settings. It's just a different generation," Says another employer.[citation needed]
Another study was held by a group of 20 sociology majors at Columbia University in 2001.[citation needed] They surveyed 100 New Yorkers looking for a job, 50 with nostril/cartilage piercings and 50 with eyebrow/tongue piercings. It was said that the 50 with nostril and cartilage piercings received jobs that those with eyebrow and tongue could not. "Many people are used to the nose piercings, it is seen as a cultural icon in the Indian and African communities," says student Jaleel Sanchez. "Many people with facial piercings are seen as 'rougher' or 'less educated' and these stereotypes are hurting many people looking for work," said professor F. Holloway.[citation needed]
Nose piercing are considered more acceptable than eyebrow or tongue. Eyebrow piercings were created during the 1980s during what most teens considered the punk-rock era and are since associated with emotional behavior and heavy metal music. When nose rings are more seen with Indians, and more professional people such as doctors, teachers, lawyers and many political figures. "I personally do not judge my students or colleagues depending on their facial piercings. I would say 25 percent of the faculty here have nose or cartilage piercings. But there are probably more at NYU or other liberal arts universities," says Holloway.[citation needed]
During the 16th century, Middle Eastern emperors from the Moghul empire brought the tradition of nose piercing to India. Studs, known as Phul, or rings, known as Nath, are worn in the left nostril. The left nostril is favored in Indian culture because the left side is associated with female reproductive organs. A left nostril piercing is said to relieve pain from menstruation and labor. Many Indian women choose to wear a chain connecting the nostril piercing with an ear piercing.
The 60s and 70s
During the 1960s and 1970s, nose piercing moved from religious significance to that of a rebellion against mainstream society. Hippies visiting India brought back the custom of nose piercing to the United States and western Europe, where the practice spread. During the 1970s, nose piercings came to be equated with the punk culture.
Modern Nose Piercing
Modern times have seen a dip in nose ring significance. Many people choose to pierce their nostrils simply for fashion purposes. The side of the nose pierced has less significance as well, with people choosing to pierce whichever side they feel will look better on them. In addition, nose piercings have expanded from nostril piercings to the septum and, in some cases, bridge piercings.
Nose Piercing Indian Culture Biography
Nose piercing is the piercing of the skin or cartilage which forms any part of the nose, normally for the purpose of wearing jewelry; among the different varieties of nose piercings, the nostril piercing is the most common. Nose piercing is one of the most common varieties of piercing after earlobe piercing.Nostril piercing is a body piercing practice often associated with India, Pakistan, Nepal and throughout South Asia. Nostril piercing is also part of traditional Australian Aboriginal culture (Stirn 2003). Nostril piercing has in recent decades become popular in the industrialized nations, as have other forms of body piercing. Afterwards punks and subsequent youth cultures in the '80s and '90s adopted this sort of piercing. Today, nostril piercing is popular in the United States of America, the UK, Canada, the Caribbean, Australia and Europe, with piercings being performed on either the left or right nostril.
Both men and women have nostril piercings, though they are much more common on women. There are several different types of nostril rings. Among the most popular are the loop, the stud with an L-bar closure, the stud with a ball closure, and the stud with a flat backing.
In India the outside of the left is the preferred position of the piercing as this is supposed to make childbirth easier. This is because Ayurvedic medicine associates this location with the female reproductive organs. In India piercings were regarded as a mark of beauty and social standing as well as a Hindu's honor to Parvati, the goddess of marriage, Nose piercing is still popular in India. They are often part of Indian wedding jewellery. In Maharastra women wear very large nose pieces that often cover the mouth or the side of the face.
It is common for Pashtun and Pahari women to have both nostrils pierced. Many South Indian Tamil also follow this tradition. The tradition follows that the woman has her nose rings to pay for her funeral if she has all the gold taken from her. Nose rings or gold studs cannot be easily removed from the woman. Many women from the Asian subcontinent are cremated with just their nose studs as jewellery is removed before the funeral. Indian widows usually remove their nose studs as a sign of respect.
[edit]Nose piercing in society
Modern woman with septum piercing (in Copenhagen)
In Book of Genesis, Rebekah receives a gold nose ring and two bracelets from the servant sent by Abraham (Genesis 24).
Although occasionally seen earlier — the French actress Polaire arrived for her 1913 tour of America wearing a seed-pearl ring in her left nostril[1] — it's only been in the last two decades that nose piercing has gained a mainstream popularity in Western culture. Presently, it is the second most-popular body piercing desired by teens and young adults.
A 2007 study[citation needed] by career publisher Vault.com surveyed nearly 500 employees from across the United States and 87 percent believed having piercings or tattoos would not reduce their chance of being hired. Respondents explained, "Regardless of who the real person may be, the stereotypes associated with piercings and tattoos are changing. In general, individuals with tattoos and body piercings are not being looked down upon as did in previous generations;" "I see more and more people with piercings in business and everyday work settings. It's just a different generation," Says another employer.[citation needed]
Another study was held by a group of 20 sociology majors at Columbia University in 2001.[citation needed] They surveyed 100 New Yorkers looking for a job, 50 with nostril/cartilage piercings and 50 with eyebrow/tongue piercings. It was said that the 50 with nostril and cartilage piercings received jobs that those with eyebrow and tongue could not. "Many people are used to the nose piercings, it is seen as a cultural icon in the Indian and African communities," says student Jaleel Sanchez. "Many people with facial piercings are seen as 'rougher' or 'less educated' and these stereotypes are hurting many people looking for work," said professor F. Holloway.[citation needed]
Nose piercing are considered more acceptable than eyebrow or tongue. Eyebrow piercings were created during the 1980s during what most teens considered the punk-rock era and are since associated with emotional behavior and heavy metal music. When nose rings are more seen with Indians, and more professional people such as doctors, teachers, lawyers and many political figures. "I personally do not judge my students or colleagues depending on their facial piercings. I would say 25 percent of the faculty here have nose or cartilage piercings. But there are probably more at NYU or other liberal arts universities," says Holloway.[citation needed]
During the 16th century, Middle Eastern emperors from the Moghul empire brought the tradition of nose piercing to India. Studs, known as Phul, or rings, known as Nath, are worn in the left nostril. The left nostril is favored in Indian culture because the left side is associated with female reproductive organs. A left nostril piercing is said to relieve pain from menstruation and labor. Many Indian women choose to wear a chain connecting the nostril piercing with an ear piercing.
The 60s and 70s
During the 1960s and 1970s, nose piercing moved from religious significance to that of a rebellion against mainstream society. Hippies visiting India brought back the custom of nose piercing to the United States and western Europe, where the practice spread. During the 1970s, nose piercings came to be equated with the punk culture.
Modern Nose Piercing
Modern times have seen a dip in nose ring significance. Many people choose to pierce their nostrils simply for fashion purposes. The side of the nose pierced has less significance as well, with people choosing to pierce whichever side they feel will look better on them. In addition, nose piercings have expanded from nostril piercings to the septum and, in some cases, bridge piercings.
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
Nose Piercing Indian Culture
