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Piercing. From ancient rituals to modern art
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Fashionable accessory or cultural heritage?Â
Undoubtedly, piercing is the most popular and sought-after body modification in the world with a very rich and mysterious past.
Throughout different historical periods, it has served a multitude of functions, ranging from being used as a form of protection against evil forces and as a tool to intimidate opponents, to symbolizing traits like bravery and social standing.
In all these cases, piercing remains a unique form of body modification that simultaneously reflects both personal preferences and fashion trends, as well as deep cultural traditions.
With the help of this article and VEAN TATTOO, we will uncover which piercings are popular today and how they have transformed over time.
One of the most popular types of piercings is earlobe piercing.
An all-time classic, is it really so and where did it come from?
Earlobe piercing is the oldest body modification. The oldest mummy, named Ötzi, found in the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy, was found to have ear piercing marks. It was believed that to prevent spirits from entering the brain through the ear canal, ear piercings were done, as they believed that metal repels spirits and demons. But modern ear piercing involves more than just pierced lobes. One can adorn this area however they please, but there are still clear favorites in modern times that we want to highlight.
Helix piercing  is one of the most beautiful and painless punctures, as it goes through the upper cartilaginous part of the ear, which contains fewer nerve endings.
There is an incredible amount of jewelry for such a piercing, which makes it possible not to limit your imagination when choosing them.
The industrial piercing, which is bold and attention-grabbing, involves piercing two locations opposite each other in the upper ear and connecting them with a single piece of jewelry. This piercing is not for everyone; before piercing, the professional piercer examines the ear, and if anatomically feasible, proceeds with the piercing.
