Culture tattoos

The unalome symbol represents the path to enlightenment in the Buddhist culture. The spirals are meant to symbolize the twists and turns in life, and the straight lines the moment one reaches enlightenment or peace and harmony.

Sak Yant ~ A monk at the Wat Bang Phra temple outside of Bangkok meditates while tattoos are inked onto a long line of devotees. Sak means "tapping" or "tattooing", and Yant is derived from Yantra, which means "sacred geometrical design”. For hundreds of years Thai and Khmer warriors were renowned and feared for their magical patterns on their skin. These patterns were a mixture of Buddhist psalms and prayers, and shamanistic sayings and magic.

Beautiful drawing for tattoo inspo and even more! Recalls african culture of images and deities together with some chill and nature-friendly vibes

Explore the rich world of Arabic tattoos with our comprehensive guide. Delve into history, script choices, and cultural sensitivities to craft your perfect design.

The Mayans were an ancient Mesoamerican civilization that thrived from 2000 BC to 900 AD, primarily in the regions of modern-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. Their intricate and advanced society was known for its achievements in agriculture, astronomy, mathematics, and art. One of the most notable forms of art found in the Mayan culture

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Graphic published on the Health & Science section describing the basics of tattooing as well as the latest trends in body art. Illustrator, Photoshop and illustrations done in pencil and ink. Online interactive: www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/health/guide-to-tat...

Go big or go home? How about go small and conquer the Internet while securing a career in the craft you love? Eden Kozokaro, aka Kozo Tattoo, is a tattoo artist from Israel who made a name for himself with his micro tattoo designs. From TV shows and movies to comic books and music, Eden's colorful miniatures often feature popular culture elements, and look so detailed and precise, the man could've easily become a surgeon. Continue scrolling to check out some of his tattoo ideas and upvote…