THE BUGADI WORKS
The Bugadi is an iconic cultural symbol of South Indian grace, worn proudly on the upper helix cartilage. Historically performed with crude tools or piercing guns that shatter cartilage tissue, Adithya Deepa has revolutionized Bugadi in Kerala using hospital-grade European techniques.
Piercing guns cannot be autoclaved and inflict blunt force trauma that causes painful swelling and cartilage bumps. We use single-use surgical needles for instant, gentle placement.
Starter studs must be 100% biocompatible. We use mirror-polished biomedical titanium and solid 18K gold to eliminate allergic contact dermatitis.
Every ear possesses a distinct cartilage curl. Adithya customizes the puncture trajectory so your Bugadi rests flat without catching hair or masks.