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Tattoos

Tattoos

Tattoos are everywhere. We see them on all types of people and in all different places on the body. You might be wondering where tattooing originated, or how we even came up with the word 'tattoo'.

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About Tattoos

The word tattoo is thought to have originated from the Polynesian word 'tatau'. This form of artwork, where ink is permanently placed on the skin, is one of the oldest in history, dating from the 4th to 5th millennium BC. Polynesian tattooing, also known as tribal, gained popularity among European sailors in the 18th century, and remains popular to this day.

Tattoos take on many different appearances and forms. Modern tattooing has become a form of self expression, and many enthusiasts cannot stop at just one. Tattooing has always told a story, and for many individuals, it is a way to show their personality on the outside – literally! TV shows, such as LA, Miami, and London Ink have gained popularity in the last few years all due to people's fascination with the art.

Some prefer more traditional tattoos, choosing symbols or caricatures, while more modernists choose to design their own, either from fantasy or reality. Many times people choose tattoos with intimate significance that reminds them of personal success or important people in their lives. However, although most tattooing practices in the Western world are for decoration, many cultures still practice the art as a form of spiritual ritual or life accomplishment. Tattoos have also been used throughout history as a means to identify individuals, such as during the Holocaust. Tribes in the South Pacific, as well as in Africa, North America and South America, have used tattoos as a way to communicate an individual's story, success, or failure.

Tattooing comes with stigmas and varying degrees of positive and negative perceptions. While some think tattoos are a beautiful form of self expression, there are others who do not agree with permanently inking one's body. Regardless, this age-old form of art will continue to have a significant presence in societies around the world for years to come.

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