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What's with these Nose Rings at Cannes?

New Delhi: Among things Indian that Bollywood actresses Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor flaunted at the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival, their bespoke nose rings, the traditional 'nath', drew immense attention. Designers believe this

IANS IANS Updated on: July 05, 2013 12:12 IST


He said women are even ready to experiment.

"Nowadays women are looking for nose studs or rings inspired from traditional tribal jewellery. These nose rings are slightly big in size. They are usually created using silver. Women are also opting for nature-inspired designs like leaves and flowers. There are also nose rings in geometrical shapes," Sawhney added.

The 'nath' has been a part of an Indian woman's jewellery box since ages. It is worn on one side of the nostril. A lot of young girls prefer to flaunt a simple silver or gold ring, or rather a diamond or coloured stud on their piercing.

But traditional naths, complete with precious or semi-precious stones like diamonds, rubies and emeralds, and sometimes also in kundan and polki, are worn by many women - especially on festive occasions - as well as by brides at their weddings.

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