Nose chain
A nose chain is a type of
.Physical aspects
Simply put, the nose chain is a link between a
rosary beads
. Other connectors can be used as well.
History
The nose chain has been commonly worn by women in
Hindu
tradition suggests that on the wedding night, the bride wears a nose piercing which is in some regions of India is hooked by a chain to either the earring or hair, is only a nose ring in some, and a nose stud in others. The nose piercing is worn by women as Ancient Santana Dharma practices believed that the left nostril piercing helps in reproductive and womb health and accordingly, upon marriage, women used to get their left nostril pierced (as all ancient civilizations, naturally, considered procreation/reproduction as a natural aspect of marriage).
Subculture
Today the nose chain has risen to prevalence as a recent appropriation of Hindu customs and introduction of
subcultures around the world.[2]
References
- ^ Nose and Ear Piercing. Archived 2009-09-21 at the Wayback Machine IndiaCurry.com.
- ISBN 978-1-77041-024-4.