Piercing. From ancient rituals to modern art

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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.

Tragus this type of piercing looks very elegant; the pierced tragus looks graceful and neat. Despite the fact that it is most often done by women, tragus looks equally striking on men.

In addition to ear piercings, nose piercings are very popular.

This type of body modification is revered to this day not only by fashionistas, but also by cultural followers who honor their centuries-old traditions.

Septum – a puncture of the nasal septum between the nostrils, this type of piercing has been known since very ancient times, tribes of warriors made themselves a septum and inserted sticks instead of metal jewelry to look more intimidating to their opponent. In the modern world, it is more about expressing oneself and is not at all intimidating, on the contrary, it is enticing, attracting attention and interest to the one who wears it.

Nostril – this aesthetically pleasing piercing is one of the most common and symbolic types of piercing, where the wing of the nose is pierced at different heights at the request of the wearer. It is very common among Indian women, where it is the personification of femininity, beauty and vitality.

Piercing is more than just body decoration, it is a deeply personal choice, drawing inspiration from both modern fashion and a rich historical background.

We invite you to visit VEAN TATTOO Studios to explore the world of body piercing together, where fashion and cultural heritage merge to create something unique and timelessly beautiful.

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