Traditional Maori Tattoos: Ta Moko

 Maori tattoo art is different from traditional tattooing in that sense that the Maori tattoo was carved into the skin with a chisel, instead of punctured.Maori tattoosTa MokoTraditional Maori tattoos are known in the Maori language as ta moko:    * Ta moko: literally the words ta moko translate as to strike or to tap. The term refers to the process of tattooing in the Maori traditions.    * Moko

TATTOO CULTURE

Tattoo Culture examines the rituals and social significance of tattooing in cultures around the world.The record of human history shows that tattoos have served in many various and diverse cultures as rites of passage, marks of status and rank,symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility, pledges of love, punishment, amulets and

Resident Artist tattoo

 Tattoo Temple is currently accepting applications for ‘Resident Tattooist’- -  This position is open to premier & experienced artists  – -Introducing Kristina Guison, one of KAPISANAN’s resident artists. This is her first tattoo that she designed and suffered onto Ian Mationg, KAPISANAN Operations Coordinator. A bit of a fusion image. Kali/Kali. Amazing. She’s still apprenticing. However, we are

celebrity tattoos

  Tattoos have had a rich and colorful history in western popular culture for the past two centuries. Nowhere is this better illustrated than by the rather extraordinary number of historical figures and modern day celebrities who have sported or currently have body art. Well The Golden Globes Fever might be over however me at ShowStalker is quite busy in analyzing the celebrities involved in the