Piercing History

Ever since the primeval times, people belonging to diverse cultures have got body piercing for various reasons. Being a warrior tribe, the men belonging to this tribe also got septum piercing and wore a huge boar tusk through their nose. History of Nose Piercing Nose piercing is the most ancient form of facial piercing that originated in the Middle East nearly 4,000 years ago and spread to the Indian subcontinent in the 16th century due to the Mughal reign. This form of piercing was done by women who believed that a jeweled nose ring or stud worn in the piercing enhanced their beauty. History of Ear Lobe Piercing Anthropologists across the world believe that ear lobe piercing was almost certainly the first attempt of man to do a body piercing. It is believed this form of piercing was done by primitive tribes for magical reasons as they believed that demonic spirits could take possession of a human body by entering it through the ears. History of Tongue Piercing As already mentioned, Aztecs and other Central American tribes got this piercing for spiritual reasons. History of Lip Piercing Getting a lip piercing, also known as labret piercing was common in the ancient American tribes including Aztecs who wore serpent shaped labrets that were made of gold. History of Navel Piercing Navel or belly button piercing is easily the latest form of body piercing that has become a fad among both men and women across the globe.