Native Indian tribal rings and jewellery designs have created a stir in the fashion world globally. These tribal body adornments have helped designers come up with innovative looks. The fusion seems to have worked its magic. Let's take a closer look at this trend that has captured the interest of the fashion world, not just in India, but in all the major fashion capitals of the world too.

The runways with models sashaying down in bold prints instantly grab your attention, and you find it hard to look away. What was once a necessity for the tribal folks has now become the 'in thing' for fashion aficionados. The big metal nose rings and ear piercings that we see the Arunachali women wearing proudly date back to the time when the British had colonized India. The piercings were supposed to make the women folk look ugly and distract British soldiers from attacking them. These same ornaments are now a photographer's delight and one look at the pictures tells us why.

Bold and beautiful, that's the only thing that comes to mind when you observe the designs closely. Body piercing, an art popular with the young crowd today has its origins in the remote tribal areas of the world. It's now a trend that's here to stay. Celebs sporting the look only add to its popularity.

Your ready to wear look can be given an edgy twist by mixing it up with heavy black metal earrings. The hoops or danglers are considered sexy as they add elements of boldness to your otherwise refined and casual look.

Roberto Cavalli's designs have always been a mix of traditional Indian and western designs. From big bold bangles to golden jhumkas, we have seen it all during his fashion shows over the years. His jewellery, all with a tribal feel last year during his spring collection grabbed eyeballs. He takes inspiration from the traditional designs and makes it a part of his collections. So far, he hasn't managed to go wrong even once.

Fashion being one of the most unpredictable thing, you never know what trend makes an appearance next. You can certainly keep an eye on this space here for more updates on trends for this season.

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