Parvati is often depicted wearing a Nath, particularly in her form as Kanyakumari, where a natural diamond nose jewel shines brilliantly from the southern tip of India. Additionally, the Nath is ...

A nose pin has been an essential part of Indian women’s traditional get-up ... beads or crystals are a laid-back iteration of the nath and are worn by women as a daily wear staple.

“Babe, I want to get my nose pierced like the Indians. You have to do it with me,” my 65-year-old mum announced with excitement. We were strolling down the street in Delhi, India, sipping ...

NEW YORK: To 12-year-old Suzannah Pabla, piercing her nose was a way to connect with her roots in India. To Suzannah's school, it was a dress-code violation worthy of a suspension. To other ...