Piercing Community

Did you know that: In ancient Egypt, only the Pharaoh had the right to have a navel piercing? And any man who dared to have his navel pierced or even expressly desire to have one would be executed!

Yes, there's something I know that's not so well known: The practice of nose piercing can be traced back 4,000 years ago and is even recorded in the Bible. When Abraham sent out his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac, his servant brought with him a gold nose ring as part of the bridal dowry. Gen 24:22 "When the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka and two gold bracelets weighing ten shekels"

       As people are becoming more aware of their ancient heritage, more and more are getting interested in body piercing.  While it is true that some tribes pierce themselves as a sign of bravery and fierceness, some piercings were also associated with beauty, especially among the higher castes. Today, many do it in order to get a certain connection to their tribal roots; others do it in order to reclaim their cultural identity. Whatever the reason, it is best to be well informed about safety precautions. Below is the site for Public Health Fact Sheet, for everyone who is interested in safe body piercing:   http://www.dh.sa.gov.au/pehs/PDF-files/ph-factsheet-tattoo-piercing.pdf