Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Asian Tattoos

Tattoos is a form of body modification. Tattooing has been practiced for centuries in many cultures spread throughout the world. Polynesians and among certain tribal groups in Asia is widespread in Tattooing. Tattooing became popular among European sailors. As sailors traveled abroad and returned home with tattoos on their bodies, and eventually North America. 



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There are a lot of types of tattoos, or meanings, but mostly ill be focusing more on Asian Tattoos and maybe tomorrow ill post about some meanings. Tebori, a traditional Japanese hand method tattooing is very popular. In Asia, a lot of Chinese Triads, Yakuzas, Mobsters believe that certain tattoos give them power, good luck or protection from harm.








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