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Nose Piercing -

: In the Book of Genesis, Abraham’s servant gifted Rebekah a golden shanf (nose ring) to mark her status and the family's wealth.

: The French singer Polaire shocked American audiences by wearing a nostril ring during her 1913 tour. NOSE PIERCING

: Hippies traveling the "Hippie Trail" to India brought the practice back to the US as a symbol of spiritual awakening and anti-materialism. : In the Book of Genesis, Abraham’s servant

“My daughter got a nose piercing. (It wasn't as scary as I thought it would be.)... she completely complied with the aftercare instructions; the hole in her septum healed up just fine.” Your Teen Magazine · 3 years ago The History of the Nostril Piercing: A Retrospective “My daughter got a nose piercing

The story of the nose piercing began in the Middle East roughly 4,000 to 5,000 years ago.

: Introduced in the 16th century by Mughal emperors, the nath (nose ring) became deeply tied to Ayurvedic health practices . Piercing the left nostril is believed to alleviate menstrual pain and ease childbirth.