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Nose rings

2011-06-13T23:43:00.001-07:00

Nose ring highlights and snippets page and get inspired to take the major decision to pierce your nose. Here we summaries for the best of our website content for your easy navigation.

“Nose piercing is very attractive, and can accentuate the face, because the nose is the face's most prominent feature; Leonardo Da Vinci believed that the nose set the character of the whole face. “

Nose Ring - Highlights and Snippets

Nose rings are a great way to add some style to your look and to express your attitude – as long as you have the right kind of nose rings and nose studs. There are several types of nose jewelry available in the market, and these cater to the male as well as the female market. Here is some information about the different types of nose piercings that are available.

Nose Studs

New nose stud trends and designs are single studs that come out quite nicely when worn in the right manner and style. Nose studs are available in a number of materials, like gold, silver, copper, iron, stainless steel, etc. Gold and silver would be a bit expensive, but they will certainly look better than the other material nose studs that are available. You could also use single diamond studs as nose studs. When it comes to diamonds and nose studs, you can get some blue tinted diamond studs to add additional glitz and naturally,

Nose Rings - Different Varieties are Available

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Question and Answers

2011-04-13T22:54:00.000-07:00

Airport Taxi Mission

2011-04-03T08:57:00.001-07:00

We provide taxi to KLIA and taxi to LCCT with a mission!

“Our mission is to provide a safe and comfortable transportation at a affordable price. “ We want make the journey of our clients as memorable as possible so that when they return to their country they have something nice to say about Malaysia.

Our Slogan “ Service, Safety and Save” is in line with our mission and our services are geared towards customer satisfaction and ensure that our esteemed customers are benefited from the affordable taxi service in city.

This mission is driven by strong values which in fact is the core strength of our enterprise. We ensure that our staffs are trained to adhere to these core values always.

Taxi to KLIA - Our Mission

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2011-04-03T08:44:00.001-07:00

Our years of experience and our team of expert, skilled drivers make us one of the best LCCT or KLIA taxi services in Kuala Lumpur. We use only new Proton Waja and Saga that offer a combination of comfort and affordability for our clients. We believe this type of cars offers the optimal balance between price and comfort, especially for those passengers who will be cramped up in tiny economy seats on an airplane during a long hours flight. Stretch your legs sit back and relax to enjoy a smooth ride in our LCCT taxi / KLIA taxi. All our airport taxis have enough space for your luggage and we can offer you a child seat upon request.

Dilemmas when taking a Taxi to airport;

Will I be coaxed to pay higher then agreed fare?
What happen if the taxi driver doesn’t turn up as promised?
Will the taxi be on time or send me on time to the airport?
Will I get a comfortable ride on a taxi?
What will be the taxi condition?
Will the driver behave rude? or Drunk?

KLIA Taxi & LCCT Taxi - Taxi to Kuala Lumpur International Airports

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Taxi KLIA - Airport taxi in Kuala Lumpur

2011-04-03T08:42:00.001-07:00

Kuala Lumpur Taxi - Do’s ant Do not’s

Though traveling in Kuala Lumpur taxi is generally safe but, you still need to take some precaution. In the last 10 years Malaysia has become one of the hottest tourist destinations in Asia. Thousands of tourists travel through the KLIA international airport as well as the LCCT terminal to different parts of the country. Many of them visit the Kuala Lumpur city and taxis have become one of the most important modes of transportation in the city. However it is important for you to know certain basic things when you are traveling in Kuala Lumpur taxi.

Taking a Kuala Lumpur taxi - don’t get misled!

When you are visiting different tourist spots in the city you should avoid hiring the taxis that are waiting at popular places. You can surely go and stop taxis beside the road. One more thing that you must remember while traveling by taxis is that not to ask any taxi driver to wait for you as he can charge more for waiting so it is better to avoid that. There are adequate taxis in the city and you will surely find one any time when you need.

Taxi drivers in Kuala Lumpur are supposed to be in white uniform and must have a clean car. This is the first thing that you should check while hiring a cab. The drivers must use the meter and you have the right to ask the cab driver to do so. It will be better if you carry a city map with yourself. If you know the proper distance to your destination then you will able to determine the taxi fare that you have to pay. If you do not check the detail route map given in our website which serves to be a handy kit for all visitors. This will help you in preventing the driver from taking you around the city and then reaching your destination. While traveling if your taxi driver stops for picking up any other passenger then you can surely object.

KLIA Taxi & LCCT Taxi - Taxi to Kuala Lumpur International Airports

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Taxi KLIA - Airport taxi in Kuala Lumpur

2011-04-03T04:15:00.001-07:00

Kuala Lumpur Taxi - Do’s ant Do not’s

Taking a Kuala Lumpur taxi - don’t get misled!

KLIA Taxi & LCCT Taxi - Taxi to Kuala Lumpur International Airports

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Nose Piercings, Information and Unique Designs.

2010-07-17T03:58:00.001-07:00

Thinking of getting your nose piercing for years? You are not the only one! Some people think for years to get their nose piercings while others just go out and get it done without a second thought. Whether your are visiting this blog just out of coriusity or serious about getting your first nose piercing this is where you[ll learn everthing you need to know about nose piercings. Explore here and getting to know about this facial piercings and prepare yourself with the idea of getting a sparkle in your face.

There are many stories about the origin of nose piercings but none can claim to be true as they don’t the direct experience and facts as the Indians who have been practicing this ancient customs for thousands of years. Do you know about Goddess Lakshmi,? She’s the Hindu goddess of wisdom, fortune, prosperity, cuourage, generosity and fertility. She have her nose pierced and not only Lakshmi almost all the Hindu goddess have their nose pierced. Is is the most beautiful decorating jewelry for a women’s face not the earring.

Taking from this clue and from the teachings of Ayurvedic texts, we can conclude that nose piercings originated from India and being practiced by Indian women for centuries. According to the teachings of Ayurvedic yogis, the left side of the nose is associated with reproductive organs. Taking this cue, Indian women were the first to incorporate nose piercings, within their culture. An Indian bride would often have her left nostril pierced on the noght before her wedding. Men in Middle Eastern and tribes praticed nose piercings too, it signified manliness, wealth, and power.

There are many type nose piercing and you can explore our blog to find out yourself; You will learn about nostril piercing, septum piercing, or bridge of nose piercing. You will discover different types of nose jewelry and nose piercing aftercare and healing tips.

You’ll also learn to avoid infection when you heal from a new nose piercing and also how to avoid your piercing hole from closing when you remove the jewelry.

Not only do we explain what chemicals you can and cannot use near a newly pierced area, we also talk about makeup, facial cleansers, lotions, and similar products.

Visit our Official Website; Nose Piercings, Information and Unique Designs.

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Nose Piercing Infection

2010-06-19T22:02:00.001-07:00

You might be worried about developing a nose piercing infection if you've just had your nose pierced and you're relatively new to this exotic art form. We want to give you some reassurance: First, what you believe is an infection might be nothing more than the normal healing process. And second, if you do get an infection, it will not necessarily be harmful to you. For more information visit our official website below;

Nose Piercings Are of All Times and Cultures

Nose Piercing Care and You

2010-04-30T04:12:00.000-07:00

Nose Piercing Care - Don't Get It Wrong

Nose Piercing Care and You

Looking to know more about nose piercing care? Now that you have made the decision to have your nose pierced, we want you to take the best possible care of your piercing as it heals.
The people who heal quickly and uneventfully are those who follow instructions for piercing care in the immediate days and weeks afterward, and we want you to be one of them.

Watch for Bacterial Infections
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Magnetic Nose studs

2010-04-17T05:49:00.000-07:00

If you are not decided about piercing, or you want to know what your family members and your friends say about your nose ring before acutally piercing try I suggest your try magnetic nose rings, magnetic nose studs and other type fake nose rings first. If you not into piercings refrain from the pain of piercing by using magnetic jewelry. Fool you friends with magnetic nose ring and magnetic nose studs. Other type or magnetic jewelry are magnetic earrings, magnetic lip piercing and etc.

Nose Rings (Mukuthi)

2010-04-16T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today I did some research on the internet about the use of Indian keywords used to search for Nose rings/nose pin. Below are the results;

Tamil keywords are: mukuthi, mookuthi, mokuthi, mukuthee
Hindi keywords are: nathni, nathli

Based on Google search volume the result are as follows;

Mookuthi: 2400 search per month
Mukuthi: 1000 search per month
Mokuthi and mukuthi: not enough data
Nathli: 1600 per month
Nathni: 1600 per month

Although the above mentioned keywords are very low in volume compared to English keywords but this word on on the increase as more Indians doing their shopping online.

Do anyone knows the Malay or Indonesian word for Nose ring / nose pin?

Nose Piercings Are of All Times and Cultures

2010-04-15T22:53:00.000-07:00

Nose Piercings Are of All Times and Cultures

Nose piercings? Some people think for years about getting their nose pierced. Others just go out one day and do it!

Whether you want to explore historical customs related to facial piercings or if you just like the idea of decorating your face, this is where you'll learn everything you need to know before you take the big step.

For more details please visit my new website http://www.nose-piercings.com/

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2010-02-20T03:28:00.000-08:00

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Today I found a very kind blogger who give free back links. I have just linked is blog here. Link Back Link!

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Leave your comments here!

2010-01-31T23:05:00.000-08:00

Your comments and suggestions are very much appreciated. Tell me about your nose pierce experience and your opinion about nose pierce (mukuthi/mookuthi). Your may leave your contact details for future communication.

Thank you for visiting by blog.

Magnetic Nose rings

2010-01-31T08:57:00.000-08:00

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Diamond Nose rings

2010-01-29T04:46:00.001-08:00

Solid 14KT White Gold 1.5mm Genuine Diamond L-Shaped Nose Ring
Solid 14KT White Gold 1.5mm Genuine Diamond Left Nostril Screw- 20 Gauge

Solid 14KT White Gold 1.5mm Genuine Diamond Nose Bone - 20 Gauge
925 Sterling Silver Diamond Aqua Gem L-Shaped Nose Ring
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Worlds most pierced woman!

2010-01-28T22:48:00.000-08:00

The world’s most pierced woman has added more punctures to her body, bringing the grand total to 6,005.

Elaine Davidson, born in Brazil, made the Guinness World Record official in 2000 when she had a mere 462 piercings - 192 of which were in her face.

Nine years later, Davidson has thousands of piercings including more than 1,500 that she says are ‘internal.’

Surprisingly, Davidson, a nurse who now lives in Edinburgh, says she doesn’t like getting pierced and suffers for her art.

“I don’t enjoy getting pierced, but to break the record you have to get to a high level. I wanted to break the record,” the Telegraph quoted her, as saying.

“My family don’t even like tattoos or piercings. But I am happy. I decided to change myself and be me,” she added.

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Piercing Tools

2010-01-27T10:09:00.000-08:00

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2010-01-27T10:03:00.000-08:00

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Nose Ring Random News Highlights.

2010-01-27T08:27:00.000-08:00

BYLINE: post reporters

JUDGMENT in the Sunali Pillay "nose ring"saga is expected to be given by Judge-president Vuka Tshabalala in the Pietermaritzburg High Court today.
Sunali Pillay, 17, and her mother Navi, 40, will not give up their fight for what they believe is right.
Sunali has been embroiled in a "nose ring saga" ever since she was asked by Durban Girls' High School, where she is a grade 12 pupil, to remove the tiny gold stud because it went against the school's code of conduct.

Johannesburg, Oct. 7 -- A court in South Africa has said that a school's refusal to allow an Indian girl to wear a nose ring violated her constitutional right to abide by her religion and culture.
Sunali Pillay started the legal battle three years ago after the elite Durban Girls High School banned her from wearing the nose ring, which she said was part of her south Indian Tamil culture.
The 100 rand ($14) ring cost the family hundreds of thousands of rands in legal fees as they went through various courts, finally emerging victorious in the Johannesburg Constitutional Court, the highest ...

Nose Ring DRAMA: Sunali's victory.(News)
Post (South Africa) | October 10, 2007

IN A WELL crafted and insightful judgment, nine of the ten Constitutional Court judges on Friday ruled that the argument raised by Durban Girls' High that pupils would jump on the bandwagon and wear dreadlocks, loincloths and other accessories to schools, had no merit.
Chief Justice Pius Langa and eight other judges concluded that the school had discriminated against Sunali Pillay, when it refused her permission to wear a nose ring.
The applicants in the Constitutional Court appeal were Ina Cronje, the MEC for Education in KwaZulu Natal; Thulani Cele, the ...

Scarlett Johansson Defends Her Nose Ring

July 23rd, 2007 8:54am EDT

Hollywood beauty Scarlett Johansson has defended her decision to wear a nose-ring - insisting the jewelry highlights her "creative side". The Lost In Translation actress, who is currently the face of cosmetics giant L'Oreal, shocked fans by making the decision to get a facial piercing when she was snapped wearing the ring by scores of photographers.

However Johansson is adamant the nose ring is attractive. She says, "It's all about my creative side and I personally look lovely. So what exactly is the problem with it?"

Old News : Nose Rings and Nose Pierce

2010-01-27T06:34:00.000-08:00

October 29th, 2009 - 1:31 pm ICT by sampurn

Indo-Americans have urged Bountiful Junior High School in Utah (USA) to apologize to its student (and her parents) who was reportedly kicked out of school for nose piercing, alleging violation of school dress code.
Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA), said that this student was apparently honoring the tradition of her father, who was reportedly from India, by putting a stud in her pierced nose. Nose piercing and nose ornaments had been a tradition of women of India for centuries and the Hindu goddesses had been depicted wearing nose ornaments.
It appeared to be discrimination. It was denying the right to this teenager to express her religious and cultural identity freely, who appeared to sincerely believe that wearing a nose stud was part of her religion and culture. School should admit its mistake and amend the dress code accordingly, Zed, who is the chairperson of Indo-American Leadership Confederation, argued.
Rajan Zed further said that they respected the school dress code policy as long as it did not violate the traditions and beliefs of the pupils. Noses of girls in India were usually pierced around puberty and it reportedly found mention in ancient Ayurvedic text. Old architecture and paintings of India depicted the presence of tradition of nose ornaments and Indian poets had been singing their praise. It appeared that the student was penalized for her beliefs.
Brent Stephens is the principal of the School which is part of Davis School District (Farmington, Utah), whose Mission Statement includes “adapt to our diverse and changing world” and part of its Belief Statement says: “Understanding and acknowledging the value of cultural and individual diversity enriches the learning environment and is essential to an interdependent, caring society.” Dr. W. Bryan Bowles is the superintendent.
-Sampurn Media

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2010-01-20T16:58:00.000-08:00

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Nose ring is Hindu religious symbol, says British schoolgirl

2010-01-15T20:52:00.000-08:00

Nose ring is Hindu religious symbol, says British schoolgirl

London, Oct 10 (IANS) A British teenager has forced her school to allow her to wear a nose stud, with her mother arguing it is a Hindu religious symbol that eases childbirth.Although most British schools have strict rules on facial jewellery, Shannon Connolly - backed by mother Madhu and father Brendan - claimed a nose stud is a Hindu religious requirement.

Shannon’s school in the eastern English town of Skegness relented after Racial Equality Council talks, a local newspaper reported Wednesday.

Shannon’s mother told the Skegness Standard: “When you have your nose pierced, the stud goes through a nerve in your nose, which Hindus believe helps give children and makes childbirth easier.”

The school, St Clement’s College, allows children to wear only a watch and earring studs.

Shannon said: “It’s quite confusing really. I was told at home it is ok to wear it but when I get to school it’s not ok.”

However, her parents are protesting an order for her to carry a laminated card informing teachers she can wear a nose stud.

A spokeswoman for the school said: “I cannot comment on individual students. The recommendation we have received is about the nose stud, but we are a school of over 1,000 children and you cannot recognise everyone.

“We do challenge pupils on jewellery,” she added.

Last year, a catering company serving London’s Heathrow airport had to reinstate an Indian-origin worker who had been sacked for wearing a nose stud to work, which the company bars on health grounds.

Forty-year-old Amrit Lalji, who worked in the VIP lounge of Terminal One, told her employers that her nose stud was a religious symbol and signified her married status.

She was reinstated after the being supported by the Hindu Council UK, which said: “It is as integral a part of the Hindu wedding ceremony as the giving of a wedding ring is within a Christian marriage.

“These marks are not just the outward symbol of marriage - traditionally they are believed to help ensure the match is harmonious. If the company concerned allows wedding bands, we don’t see why she can’t wear a tiny nose stud.”

Her company, which bans all “flesh piercings” on the grounds that they may carry bacteria, later said Lalji had been reinstated because she was not directly engaged in catering.

US-based Indian girl’s decision to get nose pierced in trouble in US school

2010-01-15T20:48:00.000-08:00

US-based Indian girl’s decision to get nose pierced in trouble in US school

By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 27 (IANS) An Indian-American girl kicked out of her school in Utah state for wearing a traditional nose ring is back in her class after she exchanged it for an almost invisible transparent stud.

School authorities at the Bountiful Junior High School agreed to accept the stud after their action caused a minor storm with an Indian American group alleging that the school was denying the teenager’s right to express her religious and cultural identity.

Born to an American mother and an Indian Sikh father, Suzannah Pabla was sent home in mid-October when she wore the nose ring, a local TV report said.

While school officials said it was simply an even-handed application of school dress code, Pabla’s mother Shirley alleged racial discrimination.

Suzannah’s parents divorced and her father moved out of state. She sometimes worships as a Mormon, sometimes in her father’s Sikh faith.

Before the issue was resolved, authorities said they consulted the Religious Roundtable of Salt Lake.

“What they told us is it’s cultural, it isn’t a religious tenet. And that part of the Hindu culture is that a nose ring like this signifies someone’s been married,” Davis School District spokesman Chris Williams Williams said.

Leaders of the Indian-American community said the student was apparently honouring the tradition of her father by putting a stud in her pierced nose. They demanded that the school admit its mistake, reinstate and apologise to Pabla and her parents.

A spokesman of the Davis County School District, which administers the school, admitted that Bounty Junior High had a stricter dress code than the district norm.

“I wanted to be like more of half my culture,” Suzannah Pabla was quoted as saying by KSL-TV. Her mother, Shirley, said: “She’s just embracing her heritage. I want her to.

“Every school has their prerogative, as long as it’s more, in addition to our district dress policy,” Shirley said. “It’s her dad’s religious thing, it’s you know, come on!”

Nose Rings Stories

2009-12-28T03:31:00.000-08:00

Here are some bestseller about Nose Rings.

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Bulbul's Ruby Nose Ring

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Rebel without a Nose Ring

Nose RIngs Books

2009-12-28T03:19:00.000-08:00

Here are some list of books related to Nose Rings.

Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview?: A Crash Course in Finding, Landing, and Keeping Your First Real Job

Take Out Your Nose Ring, Honey, We're Going To Grandma's!: Hanging In, Holding On And Letting Go Of Your Teen

Leave Your Nose Ring at Home: Get the Job You Want by Creating a Powerful First Impression

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2009-12-28T03:17:00.000-08:00

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2009-12-22T21:48:00.000-08:00

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More about Nose Rings and its health benefits

2009-12-22T21:39:00.000-08:00

Nose piercing and nose rings were mentioned in olden manuscripts and Vedic Scripts, which dates back to 6000 years. In the west, nose piercing first appeared among the hippies who traveled to India in the early 1970's. It was later adopted by the Punk movement of the early 1980's as a symbol of rebellion against conservative values and ideals. The Hippies who then traveled to India in a mass scale, specifically to the western coastline and Goa, used to get this novelty items from India.

It is said that Ayurvedic (The oldest Vedic scripts that refer to Medicine and part of Vedic Resources) medicine associates nostril's piercing location with the female reproductive organs. That's why you need get the ear pierced by an experienced goldsmith, who knows by touching the skin, whether or not any nerve pass through the specific portion. While piercing the ear or nose, no passing nerve system should be disturbed or wounded, hence much care has to be taken for piercing. which is divided into many chapters, states. Ayuveda, which is part of the Indian Vedic Scripts, states that Nose too linked with the female reproductive organs; accordingly the nose piercing is supposed to make childbirth easier and lessen period pain during women's natural menstrual couse and periods.

Certainly, the ancient Sages and Saints had a far better mode of understanding anatomy & the human body's nature, functions, plus and minus points of daily behavioral patterns etc. And that too, without having a computer and scanners! Their advanced knowledge in every particle of this universe was the one that they had the enormous power to control everything... absolutely everything from their breath to body to mind and what not? Modern days telepathy system was conceived & practiced during the Vedic era. And to know about the human body mechanical system did they lag behind? Astonishingly, the practices of yester years bring more merits to their customs than just wondering.

Nose Rings (Mukuthi)

2009-12-22T07:21:00.000-08:00

Nose rings / Nose pierce / mukuthi / mookuthi first made their appearance when the mughals ruled India. These nose rings / mukuthi not rings in the real sense of the word. They were minute ornamental patterns depicting a tiny flower with a thin stem, which entered the left nostril, and was held in place by a screw on the inside. These were sometimes decorated with delicate chains or fragile pendants.

The nose rings / mukuthi were made either of gold or diamond and were in the form of a small ball or a small flat disc. The type of nose ring is determined by the area to be adorned.

If it is the nostril, studs are common, if it is the septum, a circular barbell is worn and if it is the bridge of the nose between the eyes, a straight barbell adorns the nose.

Sometimes the Septum rings are so large that they cover a portion of the mouth and often come in the way while eating. The nostril rings also vie for attention. Some of them are so heavily ornamented with pearls and precious stones that they have to be supported by fine chains, which are attached to the hair. The Bulak which is quite common in Madhya Pradesh is a perfect example of this.

Stainless steel, 14\18 carat gold, titanium, nickel or niobium are the metals that nose rings / mukuthi are generally made from. Nickel can cause allergic reactions often in the form of rashes or sensation of burning around the area of the nose ring / mukuthi. So remember, if it does not suit you, do consider an alternative metal. Sometimes, gems are glued on to the nose rings. The chances are that the gems will fall out sooner or later, so ensure that they are mechanically set.

Strangely enough, calves are also made to wear nose rings / mukuthi. However, the purpose is not ornamental. They are meant to successfully wean the calf. The nose rings / mukuthi interfere with the feeding process frustrating both the calf and the cow. When this happens often, the calf gets used to the idea of not being able to feed and is successfully weaned without going through the trauma of separation.

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2009-12-22T07:15:00.000-08:00

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Nose Rings (Mukuthi)

2009-12-21T20:01:00.000-08:00

Although nose rings / mukuthi are very common in India, they actually originated in the Middle East. It was only during the 16th century that the practice of piercing the nose filtered into India, for ancient Indian civilization has not recorded any evidence of its existence either in the sculptures at Ajanta and Ellora, the excavations of Harappa and Mohenjadaro or during the reign of the Kushan and Gupta dynasties. Nose rings / mukuthi seem to be associated with the Hindu religion itself. However, the fact that Muslim ladies and children also wear nathunis (nose rings) belies the fact at least to a certain extent.

Nose rings / mukuthi first made their appearance when the mughals ruled India. These nose rings / mukuthi not rings in the real sense of the word. They were minute ornamental patterns depicting a tiny flower with a thin stem, which entered the left nostril, and was held in place by a screw on the inside. These were sometimes decorated with delicate chains or fragile pendants.

The nose rings / mukuthi were made either of gold or diamond and were in the form of a small ball or a small flat disc. The type of nose ring is determined by the area to be adorned.

If it is the nostril, studs are common, if it is the septum, a circular barbell is worn and if it is the bridge of the nose between the eyes, a straight barbell adorns the nose.