The nose is usually considered an organ that is used exclusively for smell and breathing. But in India, the nose also carries some emotional, sexual and romantic undertones in the context of Indian culture.
Nat: What and why?
Nath, or nose ring is an integral part of the look of an Indian bride. Almost always of the gold, which is considered the purest metal, the nut is usually worn on the left nostril. The bride usually wears it with a gold chain, which is either attached to the hair lock behind the left ear (for additional support in case of heavy ornamentation), or to a part of the left earring. Other family celebrations, such as childbirth, religious holidays, and other festivals, also deserve to be carried by women. Nasal ornaments come in two forms: nat (ring) or phul (simple hairpin). In some regions, both nostrils pierced.
Among all the jewelery and decorations for various parts of the body, nasal jewelery is considered the most seductive and seductive. According to Indian matrimonial traditions, nath is also a symbol of the virginity of the bride. Thus, as soon as the virgin is deflooned, it is symbolically called “removal” in most parts of the Indian subcontinent. The oldest Vedic scenario, which relates to medicine, Ayurveda, is believed to associate nasal piercing with female reproductive organisms. Nasal jewelry is believed to have scientific advantages for women who wear them. Similarly, piercing the nose to wear nasal studs or rings protects women from a host of nasal infections. It penetrates the nose to facilitate birth. ebenka and reduce cramping and discomfort during menstruation. The left side is the most common in India because it is a place associated with Ayurveda (Indian medicine) with the female reproductive organisms.
Piercing and Variety of Jewelry
Experienced jewelers rely on a piercing nose or ear. These professionals can know just by touching the skin, regardless of whether any nerve passes through a certain part that needs to be pierced. It is important that while the ears or nose are pierced, it is very important that no passing nerve is injured or injured in any way, as it takes a lot of care for the piercing.
In India, nose ornaments are available in a variety of ways and forms - from exquisite jewelry studies that are located only on the curve of the nostrils, or large hoops that surround the cheek with delicate charms or pendants or just pearls hanging in such a way that they simply touch upper lip line. The masters are wearing a larger mango-shaped nasal ring, adorned with a heavy pearl that hangs to the chin!
Throughout the length and breadth of India, as an integral part of traditional marriage decorations, many aristocratic families have hereditary decorations that the bride wears during a wedding or recently married woman in special occasions. Depending on their wealth, they decorate this ornament with expensive precious stones or precious stones. The size of the national also determines the socio-economic status of the bride’s family.
In different states of India, this gem is made differently. The nasal decorations of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are called muhuttis, and those worn by brides during vivaa have richly decorated, traditional drawings imitating a lotus flower and a graceful swan. These ornaments are usually studded with precious or semi-precious stones depending on your financial and socio-economic status. Although diamond is the gem of choice - given its purity, topaz is also preferred by those who cannot afford diamonds. Women in Rajasthan wear naturi, which is a small gold or silver ring with precious stones, and Bhauria has a slightly different floral design. Laung is the traditional and widespread nasal stud that has the shape of a carnation, and the yatkan is a small pendant suspended between the nostrils due to its hanging nature. In Uttar Pradesh, the jewel is decorated with two pearls and a hanging bead to mark a multitude and prosperity. The Punjabi bride wears chicpuri notes — a golden ring strung from 20 to 25 motifs or charms — including tiny birds, mangoes, leaves, flowers, pearls, etc. Pullacca is a type of nose ring that is found mainly in the South India (bulag in the north). This is mainly a suspension suspended from the septum of the nostrils - a stretch from the septum.
