Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 PTI [ TUESDAY, AUGUST 06, 2002 9:28:06 AM ] MOSCOW: "Bindi iz Indii" (bindis from India) are the new craze among young Russian girls. Bindis are being used as an element of 'body art' along with pierced noses, tattoos and mehndi-dyed hands and many girls can be seen displaying fancy bindis on their bellies, a thing unimaginable in Communist Russia where tight jeans, mini-skirts, hotpants and tank tops were virtually a taboo. Ready-to-use self-sticking bindis can be bought in many kiosks selling cheap Indian souvenirs and incense sticks as well as high- profile beauty parlours. In a recent programme on fashion, popular radio station Ekho Moskvy (Moscow Echo) described the history of bindis and their usage as an element of body art. The programme gave instructions on how to prolong the life of factory-made self-sticking bindis as well as how to make them at home and decorate them with cheap artificial stones and beads. Ironically, Russia, which traditionally has good relations with India, is coming to know of many of India's cultural exports from the West. Most local department stores offer a whole range of Indian spices and curry mixes packed in France, Germany, England and Israel but not in India. "I first had a taste of Indian food in the US," 25-year-old Anna said, adding "ever since, I prefer Indian food, specially because I am a vegetarian." Spicy Indian curry and tandoori chicken are also gaining in popularity in Moscow and other major cities and more Russians and Europeans frequent the over half-a-dozen Indian restaurants in Moscow in the evening hours than people from the sub-continent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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