I apoligize if I offend anyone, that is not my intention, but I must know. I have seen some people from time to time that appear to be of middle eastern decent, and some of these people have what appears to be jewelry placed on their forheads. What does this signify...and how do they get it to stay in place without falling off?
2007-02-11 04:21:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
actually I do admit ignorance on this subject. So to answer some of your stupid responses...no, I don't know that these dots are worn by particular groups, Indians, Muslims, Middle Eastern? I have NO CLUE......That's why I asked.....duh!
2007-02-11 05:24:28 · update #1
and as far as the "crap".....I believe that all of us should do our best to be understanding of other nations traditions. It is not my place to be an asshole because of my lack of understanding.
Some of you are jerks!
2007-02-11 05:26:09 · update #2
Red Dot which u have mentioned is called- "Bindi" or "Body dots". It is perfect indian ways to express ones' individuality. They are set in eye-catching designs for the fashion conscious youth as well as women.
Its traditional beautification item for Indian Woman as well as girls. Basically, married woman used to have it. It is not permanent. There are various kind of Bindi's available in indian market. Now, a days it is fashion purpose also as lots of traditional and modern Bindi's and tatoos are available. Mostly woman prefer to have it with Saree and traditional salwar kurta kind of dressing. Now a day, new trend of designer's Bindi has also started.
It is religious if it is held during or after pooja. This is ancient tradition but earlier in ancient time only "kum-kum (religious red powder) was used to hold bindi. In those days, a lady who has a red bindi is recognized as a married woman. But now, this belief has changed.
In Short, bindis hold a special importance in a indian woman's life and so they prefer to have it more special, more functional, and more attractive.
2007-02-11 04:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by Learn2LoveMe 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What's with the crap spewing out your mouth?! Sorry I hope I didn't offend you. It's just that you sound like you've been in your closet for 30 years. They're Hindi, from India!
2007-02-11 12:33:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
like how we wear wedding rings and stuff, other cultures have other means of showing who is unmarried and married.
like any body art, there are glues made for the skin. many types of animal fat can be used for such glues.
2007-02-11 12:25:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Those are Indians from India, not the middle east. and the dot is from people poking them in the forehead and saying "get outta here !!!!"
2007-02-11 12:25:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
do you know what a middle eastern is?
Those are indians, (Hindus).
2007-02-11 12:24:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Step one: buy cheap jewelry from bubblegum machine
Step two: super-glue it to forehead
2007-02-11 12:26:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
ohhhhhhh. cuz they're muslim it's part of their religion.. yeah
2007-02-11 12:24:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋