Historical Uses of Tattoos Nov 18th, 2024 by Aldouspi
Why Tattoos Have Been Used Through History
Tattoos have been used throughout history by various cultures around the world for diverse purposes. Here’s an overview of their historical significance:
Spiritual and Religious Significance: Many indigenous and ancient cultures used tattoos for spiritual protection, religious rituals, or as symbols of their beliefs. In Polynesia, for example, tattoos were deeply tied to spiritual and cultural beliefs, often marking important life milestones and status.
Social Status and Identity: Tattoos often indicated a person’s place in society. In ancient Egypt, tattoos were found on mummified remains of priestesses, suggesting they served religious and societal roles. Similarly, tattoos in Maori culture served as a way to denote social status, tribe affiliation, and genealogy.
Warriors and Combatants: Many warrior cultures used tattoos as symbols of strength, bravery, or to mark their accomplishments in battle. In Japan, samurai often adorned their bodies with intricate tattoos representing courage and loyalty. Celtic warriors would use body art to intimidate their foes and symbolize protection.
Punishment and Branding: In some cultures, tattoos were used as punishment or as a way to identify criminals or slaves. In ancient Rome, criminals and slaves were often tattooed to make escape and social reintegration difficult.
Healing and Medicine: Some traditional practices used tattoos for therapeutic purposes, such as treating arthritis or other ailments through ancient acupuncture methods with tattooing. Otzi the Iceman, a well-preserved mummy from around 3300 BCE found in the Alps, had tattoos believed to serve therapeutic purposes related to his health.
Cultural and Decorative Purposes: In cultures like the Berbers of North Africa and the indigenous peoples of North and South America, tattoos had decorative and cultural roles, symbolizing beauty, fertility, or cultural belonging.
Symbol of Rebellion and Counterculture: During certain periods, tattoos became symbols of rebellion and subcultures, such as in Western societies during the 20th century. They became popular among sailors, bikers, and later, the punk and counterculture movements, breaking societal norms.
Tattooing continues to evolve today, blending cultural, social, and individualistic expressions, yet it remains rooted in its diverse and complex historical origins.
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It is a personal thing to make your body sing by adorning skin by design permanently!
An image of love, a sign of loyalty, to stand out, to credit family, to join the band, or a secret, hidden spot – personal reasons abound for getting a tat!
Tattoos may honor memories and bind the past, or just show our love of art.
We each are special and tattoos bring attention to that fact spots of ink well applied let to heal and dry into our skin make a statement of who we are in public or in intimacy.
And if in some future time you change your mind or feel regret, a tattoo is no longer you at all, a redesign or removal is at your beck and call.
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Hi Tiggy, how much would it cost for a tattoo done by you? Aug 4th, 2014 by Aldouspi
Have you seen an artist’s work and want them to design a tattoo for you?
If you are into tattooing, as you search across the Internet, you are bound to come across artworks and artist’s that could make a good tattoo. And you probably have begun to regularly check out particular artists the focus on tattoo designs. Don’t be shy, if you like their work and want a tattoo design from a favored artist, send them an e-mail.
Here is a recent request, that Tiggy the tattoo art creator, recently received…
Hi Tiggy, i recently found out about you on tumblr, and i think your art is absolutely incredible. i was just wondering how much it would cost for a tattoo done by you, like what the minimum would be. And this may seem like a dumb question but have you ever tattooed a black person, because i was wondering would the ink show up on my skin and about maintenance and stuff. Anyways just curious. Hopefully, i have enough money to have you give me a awesome tattoo soon. xx Thanks.
Hey there lovely!
It’s better to email me your questions, tiggytattoos@icloud.com
However, if you think about tattooing in a similar way to drawing on paper with pencil crayons, imagine how the colours show up on dark paper compared to light paper. It’s totally the same deal when it comes to skin
I guess it depends on how dark your skin tone is really. Black ink would show up fine, but there wouldn’t be as much contrast between the ink and the skin, if that makes sense?
As another example – I’m very pale but my skin as a slight olive tone to it. I’ve noticed that my tattoos I have, the blues come up a little more green because they mix with the slight yellowish colour of my skin!
So anyway! If you would like something done, we can discuss your ideas and prices based on that via my email
Hope I’ve helped xx
Tiggy Tuppence
Remember, tattoo artists work for a living. Many of them will be happy to provide a tattoo design for you at a fair price… Just ask!
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