a brief history of tattoos designboom a brief history of tattoos the word tattoo is said to has two major derivations- from the polynesian word ‘ta’ which means striking something

‘Under the Skin’ showcases the art of Japanese tattoos November 30, 2010 by Matthew Welch The Tufts Daily apan's history with tattoos has taken many turns since they were first popularized

Human canvas: the history and growing trend of tattoos October 6, 2010 by Shenel Tariq The Daily Titan A koi fish lays among a pool of white lotuses where a heart marked with the letters R+J

INK WELL: AMERICA’S TATTOO HISTORY February 17, 2012 Anni Irish Dig Boston Tattooing has a fascinating place within American society. In today’s popular culture, shows like “LA Ink” an

Morbid Ink: Field Notes on the Memorial Tattoo July 19, 2010 Dr. John Troyer Found in Brooklyn "In 1891, Samuel F. O’Reilly of New York, NY patented the first “…electromotor tattooin

Mummy tattoos offer clues to ancient acupuncture-like healing therapy October 9, 2010 Sify News Experts have identified that mysterious circle tattoos on a Peruvian mummy contained burned plan

Myanmar's tattooed women lure tourists April 2, 2011 Roby Bryan AFP PANMYAUNG VILLAGE, Myanmar — Ma Htwe recalled the day of agony she suffered, more than five decades ago, when her face was

Sailor Tattoos and Traditional Tattoo Designs December 20, 2010 Lito Apostolakou Suite 101 True Love, Hands Across the Sea, Mother and Saint George and the Dragon were traditional tattoo desig

Savoonga artist to explore traditional Native tattoos April 3, 2011 By MIKE DUNHAM adn.com Yaari Kingeekuk's face, hands and arms make a direct connection with her Siberian Yupik ancestors, an

Tattoo Archive 618 West 4th St Winston Salem, NC 27101 336-722-4422 NOTE: Please visit the website to learn more about this archive of tattoo history.

Tattoo Enthusiasts an Ever Growing Community October 15, 2010 By EDWIN P. SALLAN mb.com.ph In what has become a much-anticipated tattoo lovefest, the recently concluded Dutdutan X: A Decade of

Tattoo tourism: where ink and travel meet March 21, 2011 Jess Lowry Lonely Planet Art and travel go hand-in-hand. Local galleries can capture the history and creative culture of a destination,

Tattoo traditions leave a mark November 23, 2011 EMMA WHITTAKER Auckland Now Tattooing traditions from around the world will come together this weekend for the fifth annual Auckland Tattooin

Tattoos -- a tribal heritage June 12, 2010 SANGHAMITRA BARUAH The Times of India Centuries before rockstars and celebrities, tattoos were used by tribal men and women across the world, whe

The Hidden Meanings of Tattoos March 10, 2011 Clay Wirestone Neatorama The Jerusalem Cross and the Dragon: A Royal Fad England’s King Edward VII started the royal tattoo craze in 1862. Du

The Last Tattoos of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska 2005 by Lars Krutak Vanishingtattoo.com The history of St. Lawrence Island (Sivuqaq) Yupik tattoo spans some 2,000 years and one-hundred miles o