Significance of jewellery in Indian culture jewellery has not only been considered for the purpose of adoration, but also as a security in times of contingency. This is because it is often expensive and can be sold whenever there is dire need of money. This way, jewellery also serves the purpose of insurance, which can be depended upon. jewellery forms the important part of adoration among Indian women. To accentuate their feminine beauty, they use jewellery made of gold, silver, copper and diamonds. Traditionally, jewellery has always been linked with wealth, power and status. Talking about the significance of jewellery in the life of women in India, they are gifted jewellery in different phases of life such as, at birth, at coming of age, …show more content…
From crown to head (seat of knowledge and enlightenment), to ear, lobes, neck, arms, forearms, around waists, hips and right down to ankles. These pressure points closely synchronize with body’s energy centres (Chakras). According to Indian scriptures, energy centres regulate the flow of Prana (or life breath) throughout the body. And when all these points are activated, the entire body gets proper blood circulation and all organs function in an efficient man. After studying of various books i got to know about some of the traditional Indian jewellery pieces, and their therapeutic effects on our body. So, let’s start from head. Forehead jewellery (Maangtika, Jhoomar, Shisphool, Phirnnie) Indian women grace their forehead by jewellery of different shapes and sizes. Weight of these pieces on forehead regulates blood circulation in head and prevents headache. It’s very easy to put on a maangtika (designed to be worn on the centre parting) – just attach its string-end to hair. Earrings (Bali, Jhumka, Kundal) According to Indian tradition, earrings are adorned by both men and women. Ear piercing is nothing but subjecting it to acupuncture. This point is directly linked to kidney, and thus activates and improves the function of …show more content…
Hip Belt (Kamarbandh, Tagari) It is the most sensual of all ornaments. A hip belt attracts attention towards sensual naval area, highlighting the thin waist of a woman. Anklet (Payal, Paizeb, Ghungru, Chada) Anklet is popularly called Payal, and is worn just above the foot joint. Chada has three sets of bangles made by bending solid rod of silver and is worn by both men and women.it is believed that by wearing anklet, energy is not wasted but returned back to body. On regular wearing, silver is absorbed through skin which has a pain-relief effect, increases blood circulation and reduces muscles pain.In western culture generally anklets are worn in one leg, but in Indian culture Payal or Ghungru are worn in both legs. Toe Ring (Poli, Pola) It is generally made of silver and is compulsorily worn by Indian married women. Poli is usually worn in two toe fingers (second and/or third). It’s believed that nerve in second toe finger connects to the uterus and passes through heart. Due to this, constant friction - caused while walking and doing all sorts of chores - revitalizes the reproductive organ. Pola has set of three rings attached by a loop between fingers. By wearing it in both feet, menstrual cycle course is believed to be regularized with even intervals, thereby increasing the chance of conceiving. Silver being good
Mathinna is dressed in a brown skirt and crop top with ochre painting on her body, a necklace and bare feet that clearly demonstrates her being in an aboriginal culture. Men and women in aboriginal cultures would wear body decorations and in Mathinna’s case (her necklace) would all be made from things found naturally. Most body decorations would be worn during special occasions and ceremonies (Daily Life, 2014). Therefore Mathinna wears this necklace to effectively portray that she is going to do a traditional stylised ceremony. Mathinna wore her hair down which was messy when she was in her aboriginal stylised clothing, thus in her culture there wouldn’t be such thing as a hair tie, and therefore this has heightened the representation of her aboriginal stylised clothing.
You’d all think of the sombreros and enchiladas. I think of my other half, my Hispanic half. This piece of jewelry was passed down generation to generation. In Mexico they are said to be charms and remedies against enhancement. There a silver sparkle in the sun and a cold gold in the dark.
The message on the bracelet could have a strong meaning for many people wearing it. It might not be personal but in support of a relative or friends. Even the material from a bracelet is made have and argument
Saint Apollonia is not one of the most well known saints out there, but for me she is one ofthe most common saints in my heart and mind. Saint Apollonia's death occurred in the year 249 in Alexandria, Egypt, and her feast day is celebrated February ninth. Saint Apollonia is the patron saint of dental diseases and is often called upon by those who suffer from toothache. She is often depicted with a golden tooth at the end of a necklace and is holding a pair of pincers with a tooth in them.
This relevant data about Native American substance abuse is just a remark that these communities still have a long way to go in terms of health and healing treatment, but it shows that even though they have communities ravaged by alcohol, drugs and diseases like smallpox they are still here and will make their voices heard. The focus here is to analyze and see how Navajo’s healing treatment can be applied to our understanding of medicine. The Navajo are probably the most famous native American tribe and the fact that they were the less touched and affected by European’s diseases as stated by David Jones “In contrast to most other American Indian tribes, the Navajo had been spared the catastrophic mortality that followed the arrival of Europeans
During the Renaissance, jewelry became more popular. Men and women wore jewelry. Men would wear jewelry on their hats while women wore earrings and pearls. Dangling necklaces appeared more as the neckline of dresses got lower (“Jewelry”). In the lower class, people normally didn’t wear shoes, but if they did the shoe was “a flat sole held by a leather strap wound around the leg.”
The people of Somalia have different sets of clothing specifically for each gender. In order to accommodate with the hot weather of Somali, men commonly wear a Ma’awiis, which is a sarong like garment wrapped around the waist. Men also wear a long white garment called Khamiis; it is mostly worn to the mosque for prayer or Eid celebrations. Refer to Fig. 1.
There is artistry in pericing because you choose where to put a piece of metal and what this metal looks like. With shivani she goes with simple studs and hoops. This allows her to dress all different styles without her piercings clashing. Rather they compliment her outfit or look that she is going for that day. Such as a more classy look or a more casual look, the piercings are never to much for her style.
Jewelry can be seen as good luck charms in the domain of rituals since they are believed to bring good luck to
She is wearing large hoop earrings, one of which is covered by her slight hand, leaning on her graceful neck, and a silk bracelet. Both are jewel studded and colored light brown to compliment her blondish tan spaghetti strap dress that matches her flowing slightly curly golden
Review of Literature COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) Complementary and Alternative medicine (CAM) consider all forms of therapies outside the field of medical practice. CAM is attracting more attention within the context of health care provision and health sector reform. Use of CAM remains common in developing countries and is increasing knowledge and concern in developed countries. Cultural beliefs and practices often lead self-care, home remedies or consultation with traditional healers particularly in far as in rural and Bedouin communities.
Nose piercing may seem innovative but the custom has been around for almost four thousand years. It is a process which a needle punctured the nasal septum,the nostril, or nasal bridge to create an opening for the placement of a jewelry. This practice is performed as a representation or for beauty purposes. Originated in the Middle East, moving to India in the 1500s and reaching the Western civilization by the 20th century.
Dylan Berg Period 7 African Scramble 1. Why India was called the “Jewel of the crown”? India was called the “Jewel in the crown” because it was the most valuable country. India had a lot of raw materials that Great Britain could use. India also had a very large population of over 300 million people.
The purpose of jewelry remains the same no matter if a male or female is wearing it. “Especially in pre-literate cultures, most decoration is a carefully orchestrated collection of signs, each with particular meanings and overtones. As worn, jewelry constitutes a complex statement of social fact and personal fantasy, which other people in the same culture recognize and
Western medicine relies more on scientific proof “Western medicine places strong emphasis on the physical structures of the body, which are made up of different organic and inorganic substances, proteins, tissues and cells.” (Shen Lung Ltd, 2002) Unlike western medicine, TMC originates and relies very much on Chinese philosophical theories. And the theory of qi is one of them. This essay will be explaining what qi is in Chinese medicine, including its general concept, movement and flow in human body, functions, what would be