Greetings everyone...Now we've all seen them around us....Youths,adults and even old folks featuring is some eye-popping and mind blowing tattoos....Now,how many of us actually know what tattoos are all about? Yes,we admire some of their beauty and stuff...But how much do we know about it.
Were they ancient rituals performed for warriors a long time ago or are they the creations undertaken by the underworld...?
Let's get to basics...What is a Tattoo?
A tattoo is a permanent marking made by inserting ink into the layers of skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons.Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification,while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding.
Tattooing has been practiced worldwide. Despite some taboos surrounding tattooing,the art continues to be popular in many parts of the world.
Origion of the word Tattoo?
The origin of the word tattoo is from the Samoan word tatau, meaning "open wound".
Tattooing in the Western world today has its origins in Polynesia,and in the discovery of tatau by eighteenth century explorers. The Polynesian practice became popular among European sailors, before spreading to Western societies generally.
Tattoos have experienced a resurgence in popularity in many parts of the world,particularly in North and South America, Japan, and Europe. The growth in tattoo culture has seen an influx of new artists into the industry,many of whom have technical and fine arts training.
Coupled with advancements in tattoo pigments and the ongoing refinement of the equipment used for tattooing, this has led to an improvement in the quality of tattoos being produced.
Well,i personally do not have any tattoos on me....But i cant deny the fact that the temptations did come but have always dismissed them away.My family is pretty conservative with regards to this issue,and i cant risk sleeping outside of my home if i did get one.Mum will probably chop my head off. =)
Well,below,i've got some really cool videos for you guys to check out about tattoos.Enjoy it people. ~ Cheers ~