Body Piercing

Body piercing, a form of body modification, is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which jewellery may be worn. The word piercing can refer to the act or practice of body piercing, or to an opening in the body created by this act or practice. While the history of body piercing is obscured by a lack of scholarly reference and popular misinformation, ample evidence exists to document that it has been practiced in various forms by both sexes since ancient times throughout the world.

Ear piercing and nose piercing have been particularly widespread and are well represented in historical records and among grave goods. The oldest mummified remains ever discovered were sporting earrings, attesting to the existence of the practice more than 5,000 years ago. Nose piercing is documented as far back as 1500 BC. Piercings of these types have been documented globally, while lip and tongue piercings were historically found in African and American tribal cultures. Nipple and genital piercing have also been practiced by various cultures, with nipple piercing dating back at least to Ancient Rome while genital piercing is described in Ancient India ca. 320 to 550 AD The history of navel piercing is less clear. The practice of body piercing has waxed and waned in Western culture, but it has experienced an increase of popularity since World War II, with sites other than the ears gaining subcultural popularity in the 70s and spreading to mainstream in the 1990s.

The reasons for piercing or not piercing are varied. Some people pierce for religious or spiritual reasons, while others pierce for self-expression, for aesthetic value, for sexual pleasure, to conform to their culture or to rebel against it. Some forms of piercing remain controversial, particularly when applied to youth. The display or placement of piercings have been restricted by schools, employers and religious groups. In spite of the controversy, some people have practiced extreme forms of body piercing, with Guinness bestowing World Records on individuals with hundreds and even thousands of permanent and temporary piercings.

Contemporary body piercing practices emphasize the use of safe body piercing materials, frequently utilizing specialized tools developed for the purpose. Body piercing is an invasive procedure with some risks, including allergic reaction, infection, excessive scarring and unanticipated physical injuries, but such precautions as sanitary piercing procedures and careful aftercare are emphasized to minimize the likelihood of encountering serious problems. The healing time required for a body piercing may vary widely according to placement, from as little as a month for some genital piercings to as much as two full years for the navel.

Sabtu, 22 Januari 2011

Asal Dari Piercings Tubuh Tato

Body piercing dianggap sebagai salah satu bentuk seni tertua tubuh. Body piercing dimulai oleh Roma dengan puting menusuk untuk menunjukkan sebagai tanda keberanian.
 
Gadis-gadis Victoria masyarakat telah mengadopsi puting menusuk untuk meningkatkan ukurannya. Piercing di masyarakat primitif sedang diikuti untuk menandakan status mereka dalam suku. Selama masa Mesir, itu hanya Royals yang mendapat dingin pusar mereka ditindik.
Daun telinga mungkin adalah bagian pertama dari tubuh yang menerima piercing. Tubuh mumi tertua ditemukan membeku di gletser Austria pada tahun 1991. Tubuh seharusnya 5.000 tahun. Mayat itu menembus telinga dan lubang diperbesar sampai 7 untuk 11 mm diameter. suku primitif Banyak yang percaya bahwa setan bisa memasuki tubuh melalui telinga. Metal cincin di telinga digunakan untuk mencegah setan dari memasuki tubuh manusia.
Menusuk hidung pertama kali tercatat di Timur Tengah 4.000 tahun yang lalu. Hal ini juga menemukan disebutkan dalam Alkitab dimana Abraham hadiah anting-anting emas untuk Ribka yang menikah dengan anaknya Ishak. Kata yang digunakan adalah Shanf, 'cincin hidung' kata Ibrani yang berarti. Praktek ini diikuti oleh suku-suku nomaden Afrika dan Timur Tengah. Ukuran cincin menunjukkan kekayaan keluarga. Praktek ini datang ke India pada abad ke 16 bersama dengan penyerbu Moghul. Menusuk hidung di barat merupakan fenomena baru. Ini diperkenalkan oleh kaum hippies di tahun 1970-an untuk menunjukkan ketidaksenangan mereka terhadap nilai-nilai konservatif dan pendirian.
Tindik lidah adalah ritual yang dipraktekkan oleh suku Aztec kuno, Maya dari Amerika Tengah. Lidah tertikam untuk mengambil darah untuk menciptakan keadaan kesadaran yang berubah bagi imam untuk berkomunikasi dengan para dewa.
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