concept   body adornment
20 commonsense assertions
Cultures (20) • Western cultures (1) • East Asia (1) • India (1) • Maasai community (1) • United States (1) • East Asian traditional culture (1) • Maori culture (1) • Middle Eastern (1) • Pacific Island cultures (1) • Scandinavian culture (1) • African cultures (1) • Western urban culture (1) • African tribal cultures (1) • Amazonian indigenous cultures (1) • Brazilian carnival culture (1) • Inuit culture (1) • Mardi Gras culture (1) • Middle Eastern formal culture (1) • Pacific islanders (1) • Western business culture (1)
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1 body adornment Western cultures In Western cultures, body adornment such as tattoos and piercings is often used as a means of self-expression and fashion. 9
2 body adornment East Asia Minimalist jewelry and traditional clothing with meaningful symbols are common forms of body adornment in East Asian cultures. 5
3 body adornment India Elaborate jewelry and intricate henna designs are popular forms of body adornment in India for special occasions and traditional attire. 5
4 body adornment Maasai community The Maasai community expresses their cultural identity and personal expression through elaborate beadwork, scarification, and jewelry as forms of body adornment. 4
5 body adornment United States In the United States, body adornment encompasses pierced ears, tattoos, traditional Native American adornments, jewelry, and fashionable clothing. 4
6 body adornment East Asian traditional culture Body adornment in East Asian traditional culture emphasizes elegance and understated simplicity. 3
7 body adornment Maori culture Maori culture places importance on traditional tattoos and body markings as symbols of cultural identity and heritage. 3
8 body adornment Middle Eastern Elaborate gold jewelry and intricate henna designs are popular forms of body adornment for special occasions in Middle Eastern culture. 3
9 body adornment Pacific Island cultures Body adornment in Pacific Island cultures includes tattoos, traditional markings, and natural materials. 3
10 body adornment Scandinavian culture Scandinavian body adornment focuses on simplicity and understated elegance in jewelry and clothing. 3
11 body adornment African cultures African cultures practice body adornment through tribal tattoos, stretched earlobes, and scarification. 2
12 body adornment Western urban culture Body adornment in Western urban culture values simplicity and utilizes metallic and synthetic materials. 2
13 body adornment African tribal cultures African tribal cultures use natural materials like feathers, beads, and shells for body adornment. 1
14 body adornment Amazonian indigenous cultures Amazonian indigenous cultures commonly use natural materials like feathers, beads, and shells for body adornment. 1
15 body adornment Brazilian carnival culture Brazilian carnival culture commonly incorporates elaborate and flamboyant body adornments such as vibrant costumes, masks, and headdresses for festive occasions. 1
16 body adornment Inuit culture Traditional Inuit body adornment involves intricate facial tattoos and body paintings. 1
17 body adornment Mardi Gras culture Elaborate and flamboyant body adornment, including vibrant costumes, masks, and headdresses, is typical in Mardi Gras culture for festive occasions. 1
18 body adornment Middle Eastern formal culture In Middle Eastern formal culture, body adornment is conservative and typically limited to small, subtle accessories. 1
19 body adornment Pacific islanders Pacific islanders commonly adorn their bodies with flowers, shells, and natural materials as a meaningful tradition. 1
20 body adornment Western business culture In Western business culture, body adornment is conservative and limited to small, subtle accessories. 1