Archive for the 'Tattoo History' Category
A History of Japanese Tattoo
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009In Japan tattooing is called Irezumi which denotes to inserting ink beneath the skin. There are some that think the art of tattooing in Japan dates back to at least 10,000 BC still there has never been any definitive proof to back up this belief.
What we do know for a fact is that tattoo designs […]
Tribal Celtic Tattoo Designs
Monday, June 8th, 2009When choosing an appropriate tattoo, it is quite common that the tattooist will have an array of tribal tattoo designs upon their wall. These are the stable for any tattoo parlour, as quite often, they are highly likely to be picked, either as an individual tattoo, or as part of the intricate design of a […]
Tattoos Then and Now
Monday, June 1st, 2009People often associate those who have tattoos with criminal activity or being socially outcast. That misconception is rapidly changing as more and more people from all walks of life are wearing tattoos. This form of body modification has always been a part of society and culture.Tattoos have assumed a wide number of roles in various […]
Chinese Tattoo History
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009In the tattoo industry China is considered one of the countries with the most beautiful tattoo designs available, they are more popular than almost any other style of design today however this was not always the case. For many years tattoos in China were considered in a very negative light because they violated the body […]
Celtic Knots and Celtic Patterns Today and Through the Ages
Saturday, April 11th, 2009The Celts are those folks who originated from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany. These people contributed considerably throughout their lives to the arts, and their offerings are widely acknowledge, even in today’s design and handicrafts. Celtic art avoids straight lines, and is ornamental in nature and only sometimes uses symmetrical […]
Confederate Flag Tattoos
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008People see confederate flag tattoos in different lights; some see it as a source of pride, especially those from the Southern part on the United States. Other people see it as a symbol of racism and a symbol of shame but it really is a matter of choice. The first rebel flags of the Confederate […]
