Nath
A nose ring, often large and chained to the hair, worn by brides in many parts of India.
Also: nathni, bridal nose ring
A nath is a nose ring, usually worn in the left nostril. Bridal naths can be large hoops of gold set with pearls and stones, with a chain running to the hair or ear. Regional styles are distinct: the Maharashtrian nath is a curved cluster of pearls, and the Tehri nath of Garhwal in Uttarakhand is a wide gold hoop. In many families the nath is an heirloom passed from mother to daughter.