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A bindi is a bright dot of some colour applied in the centre of the forehead close to the eyebrows or in the middle of the forehead that is worn in the Indian subcontinent (particularly amongst Hindus in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka) [3] and Southeast Asia among Balinese, Javanese, Sundanese, Malaysian, Singaporean, Vietnamese, and ...
A Nepali woman with a tilaka on her forehead. In Hinduism, the tilaka (Sanskrit: तिलक), colloquially known as a tika, is a mark worn usually on the forehead, at the point of the ajna chakra (third eye or spiritual eye) and sometimes other parts of the body such as the neck, hand, chest, or the arm. [1]
The Tripuṇḍra, three horizontal lines, on the forehead as well as other body parts are symbols during rites of passages, and for some a daily practice. [2] These lines, states Antonio Rigopoulos, represent Shiva’s threefold power of will (icchāśakti), knowledge (jñānaśakti), and action (kriyāśakti). [2]
14 karat figaro chain. The figaro chain [1] is a jewellery chain design consisting of three or more small circular links followed by one elongated oval link. The most notable figaro chains are manufactured in Italy. [2]
The traditional scarf, worn across many parts of the Middle East, has come to be identified in particular as a symbol of Palestinian identity and resistance. The keffiyeh explained: How this scarf ...
[50]: xix [51] This cultural shift also changed the symbol of swords in society, which became symbols of strength, courage, masculinity, righteousness. [ 50 ] : xix [ 51 ] It thus became fashionable to carry swords as well as short weapons, such as knives and daggers .
According to Euromonitor (and as reported in Vogue Business), men's fine jewelry reached about $7.3 billion and grew 7.3% versus the $44 billion behemoth that is women's jewelry, which only grew 4.6%.
Kadukkan, small stud with single stone for men. Olai, large ear studs. Pampadam,gold earring with hallow balls and squares filled with lac. Worn by old ladies with big ear hole. Maattal, chain shaped jewel used to hook in the hair from the ear ring stud or nose stud. Lolakku, a designer jewel that hung from the ear stud.