Tattoos have served as rites of passage, marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility, pledges of love, punishment, amulets and talismans, protection, and as the marks of outcasts, slaves and convicts. The symbolism and impact of tattoos varies in different places and cultures, sometimes with unintended
Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs
Cherry Blossom Tattoo DesignsCherry blossom tattoo - what does it symbolizeEven if these flowers are mostly associated with Japan, they are also a part of China’s culture as well but represent an entirely different meaning as how it is traditionally observed in Japan. It would be therefore interesting to know as what cherry blossom tattoo symbolizes in relation to how the flower is celebrated in
HOW TO PARTICIPATE AT THE CONVENTION ?
The International Tattoo Festival Association (A.F.I.T.) in collaboration with DB TAHITI is over taking the organizing of the International Convention TATTOONESIA-TATAU I TAHITI for the next 3 editions.
The 4th edition will take place on Tahiti at the Aorai Tini Hau Center from the 6th to the 9th of November 2008 with the official participation of RFO Television (Groupe France Television), La Depeche, Tatouage Magazine (French), Tatuaz & Tatoofest Magazine (Polish), Air Tahiti Nui, the Gie Tahiti Tourisme and the Polynesian Government.
Since the 1980’s, we have witnessed the Tattoos rebirth which touches all social levels. With more than 200 000 tattooists world wide, it is estimated that more than 200 million people are tattooed, figure in constant evolution. The Polynesian tattoo has worldwide notoriety and is stated as one of the 7 main styles next to the Japanese Tattoo, the American tattoo, the European tattoo, the African tattoo, the Arabic tattoo and the Tribal tattoo.
In order to promote the finest artists and enable the public and foreign tourists to be tattooed under the best sanitary conditions possible in the largest International Polynesian tattoo convention of the Pacific, a local and international pre selection committee is sending a participation call to the tattooists who wish to participate in the 4th edition of Tattoonesia.
For more informations you can contact now the comitee : for international tattooers ROONUI, TAUTU, VATEA and for polynesians and pacific tattooers Eugène KAVERA (+689 708600), EFRAIMA HUUTI, ERIC GRESSET and THIERRY PIRATO in French Polynesia
Inscription files can be obtained at the secretaries office of Db Tahiti +689 533700.
Deadline for inscriptions is September 31st 2008.
Celebrity tattoos
Tattoo is a well known symbol of fashion today. It is just not some body and skin modification, it is an art and the tendency of millions to express passion and desires in a non-verbal but effective way.This is the trend which existed in past, ruling the style of present and will establish itself even in a stronger position in the future. Now, who can be better than a bunch of celebrities to
Girl Tattoos
While most tattoos are still applied to men, girls and women are also getting into the act. The popularity of tattoos among girls and ladies has increased and so has their acceptance. This is due largely to an increase in celebrities happily sporting them.Tattoos for girls are typically more feminine in nature. They are generally smaller and more delicate with thinner lines and are usually
Modern Reawakening of the tradition of Tattoo
Tattoos have experienced resurgence in popularity in many parts of the world, particularly in North 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 dvancements in tattoo pigments and the ongoing refinement of the equipment used for tattooing, this has led to an
Chinese Tattoo
The art of tattooing in China actually dates back much farther then its in the West. Until very late in the 20th century and mainly in the early 21st century, tattooing becomes fashion in the West. The art of tattooing has a long history in Asian including China, Japan, and even Thailand. What are ironic about these are Chinese tattoos were mostly used in many of the Asian cultures to mark
Tattoo Me Now Review
Tattoo Me Now is a tattoo design membership site that allows you to download and print an unlimited number of tattoo designs from it’s database. You can take these designs directly to your favorite tattoo shop, or use them to create your own custom design.Unlike the other tattoo design sites that only offer tattoo designs, Tattoo Me Now offers an entire community, with a forum, tattoo picture
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