The term "tattoo" is taken from the word "Tatau" in Tahiti, which means "signifies something". Tattoo or tattoos , is a mark made by inserting pigment into the skin. In technical terms, tattoo is micro-pigment implantation. Tattoos can be made on human or animal skin.
Tattooing is a practice that is found almost everywhere with the function in accordance with local custom. Tattoos are often used by the formerly isolated tribes in a region of the world as marking territory, degree, rank, even signify a person's health.
Tattoos are also in widespread use by man in Polynesia, the Philippines, Borneo, Mentawai, Africa, North America, South America, Mesoamerica, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, and China.
Although in some circles, regarded as a taboo tattoos, tattoo art continues to be something that is popular in the world. Tattoos on humans are a form of body modification, while tattoos on animals are generally used as identification.
Although in some circles, regarded as a taboo tattoos, tattoo art continues to be something that is popular in the world. Tattoos on humans are a form of body modification, while tattoos on animals are generally used as identification.
The existence of tattooing the body in the world already very old cultures exist and can be found in all corners of the world. According to history, was tattooed body has been made since 3000 years BC (before Christ). Tattooing was first recorded by Western civilization in James Cook's expedition in 1769.
According to some researchers, the oldest tattoos found on Egyptian mummies were found in approximately 1300 BC, and supposedly it is considered what makes a tattoo and then spread to the tribes in the world, but it has not been proven true.
According to some researchers, the oldest tattoos found on Egyptian mummies were found in approximately 1300 BC, and supposedly it is considered what makes a tattoo and then spread to the tribes in the world, but it has not been proven true.
In Borneo (Kalimantan), a native of women there assume that the tattoo is a symbol that shows special expertise. While in China, during the Ming Dynasty (about 350 years ago), women of the tribe Drung get a tattoo on her face and ass for as a sign of a good descendant.
In Indian, painted body / body painting and carving leather, made to beautify (for aesthetic purposes), and show social status. And the Mentawai tribe saw the tattoo as a sacred thing and serves as a symbol of natural balance which is the spirit of life. One tattoo is to show the position of identity and difference in social status or profession.
Tattooing Techniques there are various ways in tattooing, such as using animal bone as a needle that can be found in Eskimos, the Dayak citrus trees with thorns, and some are using copper heat to print images like the dragon in the skin that can be found in China.
Not that it does not hurt in the process of making a tattoo, the pain would be experienced when making a tattoo on your body, but due to the high value of the tattoo itself, and self-esteem is earned, then the pain was not considered a problem.
There are various types and various forms of tattoos, depending on what is believed by the tribes concerned, and in each area generally have different perceptions about the tattoo, although in principle similar.
Until now, the art of tattooing growing creations, let alone supported by existing technology, there are various options for those who want to make it. However, you should if you want a tattoo, think carefully beforehand, especially the type of tattoo that is permanent, because to eliminate it is not easy.
Although currently many ways you can do to remove a tattoo using cutting-edge technology, remain unknown side effects that occur on the skin, then think again carefully.
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