Tattoos - think of them and the first word that comes to mind is 'style' or 'fashion'. But do you know how they originated? Tattoos have come a long, long way. Initially used for purposes such as identification and worship, tattoos have evolved into ultimate fashion statements today. Since when have tattoos been in existence? The art of tattooing has been around for a very long time. Not for a couple of decades, but for thousands of years.
Tattoo customs:
Why was tattooing done initially? What are the various purposes for which tattooing was done? Well, in different parts of the world, different groups of people undertook tattooing for different purposes. Tattoos, now popular fashion statements, were primarily done for the purpose of identification of tribe, marital status, motherhood, gang, etc. or as a form of prayer or offering to the Supreme Being.
Modern tattoos:
The art of tattooing has evolved tremendously over time. Everything has changed from the purpose of tattooing to the designs, all over the world. The general perspective about tattooing has changed.
Tattoos have come a long way from being used as symbols of identification and offerings to deities, and have now established themselves as fashion statements. Be it any part of the world, getting one's skin tattooed is hip and happening. It has become a highly personal statement. People prefer getting a design which conveys their own unique flavour. And, this trend is growing. A number of women are now going in for cosmetic tattooing. Women all over the world are discovering the cosmetic benefits that tattooing can provide such as camouflaging a skin defect or having lipstick or eyeliner permanently applied. Tattooing the eyeball is another recent trend in the fashion world.
The way in which the society looks at tattooed people has taken a complete turnaround. People who get tattooed are no longer considered outcasts or weird. In other words, social acceptance of tattooing has increased considerably. This has taken place on account of a number of celebrities from different spheres sporting tattoos Angelina Jolie, Paris Hilton, Sean Penn and Johnny Depp among others.
To sum it all up, this quote on tattooing would not be inappropriate:
"A tattoo is a true poetic creation, and is always more than meets the eye. As a tattoo is grounded on living skin, so its essence emotes a poignancy unique to the mortal human condition. "
Major references:
1) http://www.quotegarden.com
2) http://www.chinavista.com
3) http://www.vanishingtattoo.com
4) http://tattoojoy.com
5) http://en.wikipedia.org
6) http://www.smithsonianmag.com
7) http://www.tattooartist.com
8) http://tattoos.iloveindia.com
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