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Tattoos: Tattooing
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Tattoos have been in existence for centuries, though each culture has used it differently for different purposes and in varied styles. Some used them as ornaments, others for religious icons and yet others for personal reasons. The word tattoo... comes from the Tahitian tatu or to mark something.
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Tattoos are a wonderful, age-old (6,000 years) form of self-expression. Tattoos have an impact unlike any other personal adornment because they exist in a unique position between the self and others. Tattoos show your true colors.
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Tattoos have a rich history of tradition, dating back thousands and thousands of years. Throughout the course of time, there has always been an important role of tradition and ritual behind tattoos. In the past, women in Borneo used tattoos as a way to mark their skills. Tattoos were ... used in the past as a way to ward away illnesses and disease by placing the tattoo around the fingers and on the wrist. Throughout history, tattoos have also been used to symbolize a clan or society as well.
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Tattoos have experienced a 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 art training. Coupled with advancements in tattoo pigments and the on going refinement of the equipment used for tattooing, this has led to an improvement in the quality of tattoos being produced.
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Tattoos ... are more mainstream, as increasing numbers of professionals, star athletes and celebrities seek the artistry of a tattoo. In fact, in 2002, Esquire estimated that 1 in 8 Americans wore tattoos. A 2006 survey by Pew Research Center found 36 percent of 18- to 25-year-olds and 40 percent of 25- to 29-year-olds have at least one tattoo.
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Historical records prove that tattoos have held an important place in different societies in ritual and tradition. In Borneo, women marked their forearms with a tattoo to show they were skilled in a particular area, such as weaving so that her status in the marriage market was heightened. The Kayan women of Borneo were tattooists who created designs relevant to one’s position in society. They had delicate arm tattoos resembling lacy gloves.
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