From time immemorial, men and women to attract each other, decorated their face and body using nature resources and their imagination. And if in Western countries, beauty is emphasized with makeup and hairstyles, some nations have other rituals, sometimes similar, but most often different from us.
1. Paduan women or women giraffes (Thailand, Asia)
In Thailand, the women of the Padun tribe, starting at about 6 years old, traditionally wear copper rings around the neck and legs. In adulthood, the woman's neck can support up to 25 rings.2. Women of the Mursi tribe (Ethiopia, Africa)
In Ethiopia, women's beauty and wealth are expressed through clay discs, which insert into the slits in the lower lip and ears, starting in childhood. As the size of the disk increases and can reach 30 cm in diameter. The more plate, the greater the redemption will be given for the bride.
3. Men Papuans (Papua New Guinea)
During the rites of Papuans (former hunters) give tribute to their ancestors, painting their faces (usually with yellow paints) and decorating themselves with feathers and furs to look like birds of prey.4. Women Miao (China, Asia)
Meoo women (southern ethnic group in China) never cut hair. On holidays, the hair wock in the "hat" from the metal to which the horns and precious stones add. These incredible hats symbolize wealth and belonging to a noble caste.
5. Women Masai Tribe (Kenya, Africa)
According to some myths, Masai is a people of divine origin. The art of creating traditional pearl costumes is transmitted from the mother to her daughter. Girls on the extradition of dressed in rigid collars of beads. My husband choose parents and, as a rule, he is much older than the bride.6. Women of the Akan tribe (Côte d'Ivoire)
In Côte d'Ivoire, a woman from the Akan tribe use kaolin for aesthetic purposes, drawing patterns on her face and body. And to participate in the ceremonies you put on small decorations of white shells and pearls. Magnificent contrast on their ebony skin!
7. Men of the tribe of Bororo (Nigeria, Africa)
Men of this African tribe know how to present themselves. Every year, during the great rites of seduction, they decorate themselves with feathers, pearls and drawings to impress the ladies on a kind of beauty contest. Success is guaranteed!8. Women Yao (China, Asia)
Their hair is a powerful beauty symbol. It is permitted to cut them only once in life. After careful care, the hair lift and wrap around the head like Türban. On the holidays, the hairstyle is decorated with multi-colored pompons.
9. Women Berbers (Magreb)
The symbols of sensuality and beauty of Berber women are tattoos, which are complex art, where every line, circle and color have its meaning. The lines are fine and harmoniously drawn on the face and other parts of the body.10. Indian women (India)
To increase your attractiveness and show caste affiliation, Indian women decorate themselves with gold and silver jewels, including a ring in the nose, decorated with stones and a chain fixing in her hair. Hands and legs cover drawings from henna. Completing the ritual of beauty, women emphasize their dark eyes with coal pencils.