The history of nose piercings and nose piercing

Nose piercing - where, when, how much does it cost?

Where? Nose piercings are done at Avotu Street 1 on weekdays from 11 am to 7 pm.

How? Prior appointment required ☎️ 23202626 or info@nelagems.com

How much? A nose piercing costs 25 EUR. The piercing jewelry is included in the price.

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👃 History and cultural significance of nose piercing

Nose piercing has a long and amazing history. Nose piercing dates back 4,000-5,000 years in the Middle East. It is even mentioned in the Bible – Genesis 24:22 , where Abraham asks his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. The servant finds Rebekah, and one of the gifts he gives her is a “gold earring”, but the original Hebrew word “Shanf” can also be translated as a nose ring 💍

1. Nose piercing was introduced to India by the Mughal emperors in the 16th century. Since then, it has become an important tradition for Indian girls and women . Sometimes the nose ring is paired with earrings or hair ornaments with a chain 🌺

In India, it is believed that piercing the nose in a certain place can make childbirth easier - in the north, the left nostril is pierced, in the south, the right . 💫 Ayurvedic medicine associates this place with the female reproductive system. Some women pierce both nostrils, as it can also help reduce menstrual pain .

Nose piercing also symbolizes beauty and social status. Nose piercing is also done in honor of Parvati, the Hindu mother goddess who represents the energy of the universe 🕉️

Nose piercing is still popular among Berber and Baya women in Africa, as well as Bedouin women in the Middle East. The bigger the ring, the greater the family's wealth 💰 The husband gives the ring to his wife as a security guarantee in case of divorce.

📍 The women of the Apa Tani tribe in India wore extra-large nose piercings. This tradition began as a safety measure to make themselves less attractive to other tribes, as the Apa Tani women were considered the most beautiful of all the tribes of Arunachal 👑

👗 Later, in the Victorian era, piercings were not fashionable for women, except for Ethel Granger (b. 1892), who had two nose piercings and many others - she was a true style icon.

🎸 In the 1960s, nose piercing was brought to the United States by hippies returning from spiritual quests in India. It was later adopted by the punk rock subculture , where piercing served as a protest against conservative values .

🌟 In the 90s, nose piercing became a part of pop culture – thanks to celebrities like Janet Jackson and Dennis Rodman . Music videos, the MTV era and stylish jewelry did their part!

🔄 Nose piercing today

Nowadays, nose piercing is a universal accessory – regardless of gender, gender identity or social status. It is the second most popular type of piercing in the world , right after ear piercing. 🥈

Nose piercing is popular in the United States 🇺🇸 , the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 , Canada 🇨🇦 , the Caribbean 🇯🇲 , Australia 🇦🇺 , and Europe 🇪🇺 . People pierce both their left and right nostrils, and sometimes even multiple times on one side!

🎤 Celebrities, influencers, artists, creative minds, and even business leaders - nose piercing has become a classic in the business environment as well.

🔚 The story of nose piercing is a story of beauty, culture, courage and expression . From the Bible to hippies, from the sacred traditions of India to modern Instagram posts – this little ring has proven that nose piercing is more than just a piece of jewelry – it’s a story on your body. 💎👃✨