bindis
South Asian adornments
Bindis are small decorative dots worn on the forehead, traditionally by Hindu women at the spot considered the seat of wisdom.
The bindi originated as a religious symbol but has become fashionable adornment across South Asia and beyond.
In Western contexts, bindis worn as fashion accessories have drawn criticism as cultural appropriation: She stuck a bindi between her eyebrows before the music festival.
Hindu forehead marking
- vermillionVivid red-orange color
- third eyeMetaphysical perception organ
- chakraSpiritual node in body
- marriedJoined in matrimony
Hindu · spiritual · religious · sacred · blessing · auspicious · ritual · ceremony
Face above eyebrows
- dotSmall circular mark
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic
jewel · crystal · rhinestone · felt · velvet · self-adhesive · reusable · colorful
tilak
Hindu forehead marking
- vermillionVivid red-orange color
- third eyeMetaphysical perception organ
- chakraSpiritual node in body
married · Hindu · spiritual · religious · sacred · blessing · auspicious · ritual · ceremony · temple
forehead
Face above eyebrows
- dotSmall circular mark
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
sticker · jewel · crystal · rhinestone · felt · velvet · self-adhesive · reusable · colorful · ornamental
sandbur
Spiky grass seed
prickly · thorn · weed · invasive · bicycle · tire · puncture · barefoot · painful · lawn
- Indian cultureHinduism, Diwali, sari, Holi, saree
- South AsiaIndia, Indian states, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hindustan
- Asian customsbowing, chopsticks, tea ceremony, red envelopes, filial piety
- body customsgrooming, body modification, body art, tattooing, piercing
- festival fashiontie-dye, crop top, flower crown, body glitter, fringe
- South AsianIndian, Pakistani, Bengali, Bangladeshi, Hindi
bindisanklets
Bracelets for lower legs
earrings · toe rings · bangles · nose rings · necklaces