In Indian culture,the nose is believed to have romantic,sexual as well as emotional connotations. The nose ring,hence becomes a part of customs and traditional.
Amongst all the jewellery and adornments for various parts of the body; e nasal ornaments are believed to be the most alluring and seductive. Traditionally speaking, a nath is also the symbol of a bride's virginity. It is believed that the oldest vedic script that refers to medicine. the Ayurveda, associates nasal piercing with female reproductive organs. Apparently, piercing the nose to wear nose studs or rings protects the women from myriad nasal infections as well. This makes nath a special and significant bridal ornament.
Almost always made of gold. which is considered the purest metal, the nath is usually worn on the left nostril. A bridal nath is usually worn with gold chain, which is either attached to a lock of hair behind the left ear, or to a part of the left earring.
Traditionally Fashionable
Apart from wedding. other family celebrations such as the birth of a child. religious occasions and the celebration of other festivals also merits the wearing of the nath by the marned women in the family_ A stud which is simply called a phul or flower or a ring which is actually the nath are the two forms that the nose ornament is worn in.
Traditions apart, the B-town has also led to a surge in its popularity. A-list actors Son am Kapoor and Vidya Balan wowed fans with their nose rings at the Cannes film festival.
Actress Sonakshi Sinha had her nose pierced when she was 16; she says her nasal jewellery gives her a des; look. "I have worn a nose ornament right from my first film (Dabangg) and I keep altering from a nose ring to a stud," says Sinha. Min Lootera also, I have used a very traditional BengaJilooking nose stud in the shape of a flower. It's a hassle-free accessory and is also the mark of an Indian woman,she adds.
Pankaj Surana attained fame and glory when Vidya Balan wore a nath deSigned by him at Cannes. He says, "Even though India is the one country in the world that has such a rich tradition of jewellery, it is the nath that establishes your identity as an Indian.
Myriad forms of naths
Nasal ornaments are available in a variety of designs and shapes - from delicate jewelled studs that are placed just on the curve of the nostril, or large hoops that encircle the cheek with dainty charms or pendants or just pearls dangling in a way that they just touch the upper lip line.
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. 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 in Madhya Pradesh is a perfect example of this.
In diverse states of India this jewel is made differently. The Maharastrians wear a larger mango-shaped nose ring, with heavy peart decorated with, even that hangs up to the chin! The Karwari Nath is a culturaJ emblem belonging to the Maharashtrian border which is close to Karnataka. Th is piece is studded with pearls called Basra Mati which are as beautiful as rare to find.
Amongst all the jewellery and adornments for various parts of the body; e nasal ornaments are believed to be the most alluring and seductive. Traditionally speaking, a nath is also the symbol of a bride's virginity. It is believed that the oldest vedic script that refers to medicine. the Ayurveda, associates nasal piercing with female reproductive organs. Apparently, piercing the nose to wear nose studs or rings protects the women from myriad nasal infections as well. This makes nath a special and significant bridal ornament.
Almost always made of gold. which is considered the purest metal, the nath is usually worn on the left nostril. A bridal nath is usually worn with gold chain, which is either attached to a lock of hair behind the left ear, or to a part of the left earring.
Traditionally Fashionable
Apart from wedding. other family celebrations such as the birth of a child. religious occasions and the celebration of other festivals also merits the wearing of the nath by the marned women in the family_ A stud which is simply called a phul or flower or a ring which is actually the nath are the two forms that the nose ornament is worn in.
Traditions apart, the B-town has also led to a surge in its popularity. A-list actors Son am Kapoor and Vidya Balan wowed fans with their nose rings at the Cannes film festival.
Actress Sonakshi Sinha had her nose pierced when she was 16; she says her nasal jewellery gives her a des; look. "I have worn a nose ornament right from my first film (Dabangg) and I keep altering from a nose ring to a stud," says Sinha. Min Lootera also, I have used a very traditional BengaJilooking nose stud in the shape of a flower. It's a hassle-free accessory and is also the mark of an Indian woman,she adds.
Pankaj Surana attained fame and glory when Vidya Balan wore a nath deSigned by him at Cannes. He says, "Even though India is the one country in the world that has such a rich tradition of jewellery, it is the nath that establishes your identity as an Indian.
Myriad forms of naths
Nasal ornaments are available in a variety of designs and shapes - from delicate jewelled studs that are placed just on the curve of the nostril, or large hoops that encircle the cheek with dainty charms or pendants or just pearls dangling in a way that they just touch the upper lip line.
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. 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 in Madhya Pradesh is a perfect example of this.
In diverse states of India this jewel is made differently. The Maharastrians wear a larger mango-shaped nose ring, with heavy peart decorated with, even that hangs up to the chin! The Karwari Nath is a culturaJ emblem belonging to the Maharashtrian border which is close to Karnataka. Th is piece is studded with pearls called Basra Mati which are as beautiful as rare to find.
The nose ornaments of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are caJled mukhuttis and the ones worn by brides during a vivaah have ornate, traditional designs imitating the lotus flower and the graceful swan. Though a lotus is the most favoured flower, due to its association with Goddess Lakshmi and prosperity. other floral motifs are popular too. Pullakku is a type of nose ring seen mostty in Malayali brides. This is basically the pendant suspended from the partition of the nostrils - the portion extending from the septum. The pul/aku is similar to the n%k of Bengal in that it is meant to be worn on the septum.
The Punjabi bride wears the shikarpuri nath - a gold ring strung with as many as 20 to 25 motifs or charms - including tiny birds, mangoes, leaves, florets. pearls and so on.
Women in Rajasthan wear the nemun, which is a small gold or silver ring with precious stones and the bneuny� has a slightly different floral design. The laung is a traditionaJ and common nose stud that is shaped like a clove, while a latkan is a small pendant suspended between the nostrils, because of its pendulous character. This may also take the form of a small-semi-circular ring with delicate tassels hanging from the base. "The circular design of a Rajasthani nose ring signifies the sun and the hemispherical design is representative of the moon tit says the diva of designer jewellery, Asha KamaJ Modi.
In Uttar Pradesh the nath is adorned with two pearls and a dangling bead to signify multitude and prosperity. As in most parts of India, the nath is a gift from the maternal uncle of the bride.
"The most majestic of all is of course the Chamba nathlJ, says Modi. Traditionally, the hill folk of Himachal use a plethora of pearls and other coloured beads in the designs. Some are also strung with paisley or leaf motifs. The average diameter of each of these huge nose rings is about 10 centimeters. "The minimum weight of each of these enormous nose rings is about 10-15 grams, though it goes up according to the socia-economic status of the brides," adds Modi.
Whether the design is traditional or contemporary, it is a definite truth that a nose ring adds that regal aura to any bride's visage.
KEEP MIND
While getting the nose pierced, care should be taken to ensure that no passing nerve is wounded or hanned in any way. This is primarily the reason why experienced goldsmrths are relied upon for pierdng the nose or ear. These professionals can know, simply by touching the skin, whether or not any nerve passes through the specific portion to be pierced.
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