Top Ear earrings

snigdha74 · #1 (**permalink**) 20th September 2009, 11:23 AM

I was in Bangalore recently and saw these lovely vertical earrings hanging from the absolute top part of the ear of lots of women here.

The earring is like a barbell with a bunch of colorful stones dangling from the bottom.

I am not a Kannadiga, so I dont have such a piercing; but would absolutely want to have one.

What are these earrings called ?

Where can I buy one [either Bangalore or online ] ?

Anyone amongst us already has such a piercing ?

pandusk · #2 (**permalink**) 9th October 2009, 05:38 AM

Hey Snigdha,

I know I am replying very late, better late than never...

What are these earrings called ?
These are called bugudi.

Where can I buy one?
You can get them in any jewwellery store.

Cheeersss!!!
Pandu

Quote:

Originally Posted by snigdha74

I was in Bangalore recently and saw these lovely vertical earrings hanging from the absolute top part of the ear of lots of women here.

The earring is like a barbell with a bunch of colorful stones dangling from the bottom.

I am not a Kannadiga, so I dont have such a piercing; but would absolutely want to have one.

What are these earrings called ?

Where can I buy one [either Bangalore or online ] ?

Anyone amongst us already has such a piercing ?

snigdha74 · #3 (**permalink**) 17th October 2009, 08:31 AM

Thank you Pandu for your reply. This earring seems confined to Karnataka. Is the top ear piercing traditional in Karnataka ?

pandusk · #4 (**permalink**) 21st October 2009, 06:54 AM

Hey Snigdha,

You are welcome, i have seen these mostly in North part of karnataka and i guess even in maharashtra.

Even in Bangalore, you fine many of then having this.

Pandu

Cindhuja · #5 (**permalink**) 21st October 2009, 06:57 AM

Can somebody post a picture or photo please??

So that we also come to know about ti ..thanks.

pandusk · #6 (**permalink**) 21st October 2009, 07:48 AM

Hi Cindhuja,

I do not have any pics of this, i only picture that i was able to get this in google.

If i find any will upload it later

Cheers!!
Pandu

RathiChandra · #7 (**permalink**) 1st November 2009, 11:46 PM

Hi,

Bugudi was an ornament of rural folk. Now it is the latest hip-hop fashion. I see it is worn by jean clad girls !! I even a saw a man of around 25 yrs old wearing that in one ear !
Infact I also wanted to get that piercing. (Presently I have three in line from earlobes in each ear) But my husband said he is not sure it would look nice. So I have temporarily dropped the idea. I am very impulsive. Who knows, I may go and get it done tomorrow!!

snigdha74 · #8 (**permalink**) 4th November 2009, 12:37 PM

I too want to get mine pierced but am afraid of the pain. Rathi let me know once you do yours - where, when, how and how much was the pain