Have you ever wondered ‘ who initiated the nose pin culture? Who is the one to pierce it for the first time? And why is that women from vivid religion is seen with nose pins on either side of the noses and few both. What is the criteria on deciding the same?
Nose pins are said to be the emphasising factor of womanhood which adds more elegance to a woman’s beauty. Among many written records, a section states that the history of nose pins takes its birth from Middle Eastern world, which later spread across the world. It is said that, Bible is the oldest text speaking on nose pins and it mentions: And I put a ring on your nose and earrings in your ears and a beautiful crown on your head. “( Ezekiel 16:12)
But with evolving time, there is no scope for nose pin as a Christian practice, where as for few section of Hindu women, nose pin is devoted to Goddess of marriage, Parvathi. Among Muslim brides in some parts of the world, it is a mandatory ornament in marriage. It is also said that, among the women of India/Pakistan nose stud is more of a cultural entanglement than religious belief. And the amazing outcome of the research was to know is, “ nose pins as the significance of financial power!”.
Let’s enter into choie of the side for piercing. As per Vedas left side of the nostril is the best part, while some say, nostrils ward off negating same like placing the ‘symbol of evil eye on the walls’.
With modern outlook on fashion, piercing nose has become one among fashion traits. Women began to chose either halve of nostrils or both the sides. All in all, the beauty tradition began thousand of years ago continue to denominate the beauty sector.