Nose piercing is very ancient, and is found among many People and tribes worldwide. Women in India have a pratice of piercing thier left nostril to hang body jewellery; the left nostril symbolizes their reproductive organs. Associated to a chain linked to the ear, this specific body jewellery enhances fertility according to the Hindu tradition.
The hippie movement brought this practice of piercing one's nose to the West after regular travels in this area during the sixties.
Nose piercing, whether nostril or septum piercing, is now quite popular and is practiced among every kind of ethnies and cultures, and regardless of any social status. Wearing nose piercing jewellery demands a certain assurance and a certain courage, due to the obviousness of the area pierced. Well yes, the nose is right in the middle of the face.
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