Nose ring
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Nose ring may refer to:
- A nose ring in humans is also known as a Nose piercingNose piercingNose piercing is the piercing of the skin or cartilage which forms any part of the nose, normally for the purpose of wearing jewelry; among the different varieties of nose piercings, the nostril piercing is the most common...
, including:- Nose-jewel, mentioned in the Bible
- Mola (art form)Mola (art form)The mola forms part of the traditional costume of a Kuna woman, two mola panels being incorporated as front and back panels in a blouse. The full costume traditionally includes a patterned wrapped skirt , a red and yellow headscarf , arm and leg beads , a gold nose ring and earrings in addition...
, a cultural practice featuring nose rings - A sign of a Hindu woman's marital status; see MangalsutraMangalsutraA Mangalsutra is a symbol of Hindu marriage union in South Asia. It is a sacred thread of love and goodwill worn by women as a symbol of their marriage...
- A sign of a Meghwal woman's marital status; see MeghwalMeghwalThe Megh , Meghwal or Meghwar people live primarily in northwest India, with a small population in Pakistan. As of 2008, their total population was estimated at 2,807,000, of whom 2,760,000 lived in India...
- A part of a Sikh wedding ceremony; see Anand KarajAnand KarajAnand Karaj is the Sikh marriage ceremony, meaning "Blissful Union" or "Joyful Union", that was introduced by Guru Amar Das. The four Lavan were composed by his successor, Guru Ram Das...
- Nose ring (animals)Nose ring (animals)A nose ring is a ring made of metal designed to be installed through the nasal septum of domestic cattle, usually bulls. Nose rings are often required for bulls when exhibited at agricultural shows. There also is a clip-on ring design used for controlling other cattle for showing or handling...
- A part of a traditional fish trap; see Putcher fishingPutcher fishingPutcher fishing is a type of fishing which employs a large number of putcher baskets, set in a fixed wooden frame, against the tide in a river estuary, notably on the River Severn, in England and South East Wales.-History:...