Tribal Tattoos

Male Fashion and Style....Tattoos, Awesome Tattoo (Alpha M Image Consulting)

2010-09-24T20:24:00.001-07:00

Good video for anyone thinking of getting their first tattoo. The guy who made this video has a couple of tattoos he regrets. He's not telling people to not get tattoos, but to think about it and be sure you are ready.

www.alphamimageconsulting.com in this video professional male style expert and image consultant Aaron Marino talks about the pro's and con's with getting a tattoo. Aaron Marino is a nationally recognized male style guru who helps men look great

Angel Tattoos

2010-09-21T05:44:00.001-07:00

Angel tattoos are popular, and can look great on many different parts of the body. This video shows some angel tattoos and a link to where you can find them.

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Temporary tattoos -- Why ANYONE can be an airbrush tattoo artist!

2010-09-15T06:25:00.001-07:00

Video about temporary tattoos and having an airbrush tattoo business. Temporary tattoos have gotten just as popular as permanent ones, as kids like them, as well as adults who want to find out what a tattoo looks like on them before getting a permanent one done.

www.theweekendworker.com Temporary tattoos are so easy to put on, its all about the stencils. I just wanted to quickly post this video to show everyone who is thinking about getting into the airbrush

Polynesian Tattoos

2010-09-06T11:25:00.001-07:00

Polynesian tattoos should be of interest to anyone who is into tattoos and their history, as these are some of the oldest designs in the world and are the inspiration for so many modern day tattoos.

Ancient Polynesian tattoo

Moko Tattoos - New Zealand

2010-08-30T06:56:00.001-07:00

The Maori are one of the oldest cultures that practices tattooing. This video shows a Moko tattoo shop in New Zealand. These are traditional tribal tattoos, that have very specific meanings in Maori culture. Of course, now people of all backgrounds get Maori and other tribal tattoos.

Aug 2003 Renewed interest in Maori culture has encouraged a resurgence in traditional Maori tattoos. The tattoos or 'mokos' originate back

dragon tattoos

2010-08-29T10:38:00.001-07:00

This video has some cool dragon tattoos. Dragon tattoos will always be popular, because they are such powerful symbols in so many cultures. Whether you believe they are real, spirit guardians, creatures from distant ages, or just fascinating imaginary beings, they offer great possibilities for tattoos. You can use all the great colors you want, of course, portray the dragon in flight, breathing fire or just baring his huge fangs. You definitetly get people's attention with a dragon

Jose Lopez - Lowrider Tattoo

2010-08-27T06:37:00.001-07:00

Jose Lopez "Boxer", a Mexican tattoo artist from

Lakers' Tattoos

2010-08-26T17:44:00.001-07:00

(nba-tv.pl) Lakers players explain the meanings of their

Full Body Tattoos

2010-08-25T06:32:00.001-07:00

Is it body art, or a proud display of organized crime connections? In Japan, full-body tatooing rises from dubious origins to artform. See All National Geographic Videos

Cross Tattoos

2010-08-23T06:51:00.001-07:00

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SICK AND WRONG TATTOO HALL OF FAME

2010-08-19T06:54:00.001-07:00

Words to live by: "It's better to regret something you have done than something you

3D Tattoos Arts and Weird Tattoos

2010-08-18T06:44:00.001-07:00

3D Tattoos Arts on body and Weird Tattoos,very cool !! by :

weirdest, strangest, sickest and dumbest tattoos ever

2010-08-15T20:52:00.001-07:00

a compilations of the most stupid, sickest, weirdest and strangest tattoos ever. sorry cus theres no more audio, its if you want a wise advise for your tatoos come and check this website:

Tribal Tattoos and the Collective Unconscious

2010-03-07T20:20:00.000-08:00

The psychologist Carl Jung spoke about the collective unconscious and how our dreams and tendency to use symbols was part of the collective unconscious. This may be one of the reasons why tribal tattoos are resurfacing in the modern world, where traditions that humans lived by for thousands of years are fading away.

The following article talks about this in a bit more depth:

Tribal Tattoos: Mining the Collective Unconscious?

Tribal Tattoos: What Exactly Is a Tribal Tattoo?

2010-01-18T16:00:00.000-08:00

Tribal tattoos have become quite popular over the last two decades, but what exactly are they? This may seem like a strange question, but the fact is, nowadays almost any kind of tattoo can be called "tribal." If you don't believe this, do a search and you'll find listings such as tribal zodiac tattoos, tribal flower tattoos, tribal fairy tattoos, etc. Are these really tribal tattoos, or has the term lost all meaning?

Strictly speaking, tribal tattoos refer to traditional symbols used by cultures in their own tattoo practices. The Maori, for example, are one of the earliest cultures to use tattoos and their symbols are definitely tribal. Other tribal tattoos include those from Polynesian and Native American cultures.

What about Celtic Tattoos? They are also very popular, especially Celtic knotwork, Celtic crosses and zoomorphic images of animals and mythical creatures. Celtic tattoos are often referred to as tribal, which is not wrong. People in the Western world tend to think of "tribes" as non-European cultures, but in fact the Europeans of the pre-Medieval world had a tribal culture. So many of the tattoo designs that come from Celtic, Viking, Germanic and other older European traditions can be considered tribal.

Another question that might come up is, what's the difference between a tribe and a culture? For example, Chinese symbols have become quite popular and are often grouped as tribal tattoos, but you don't usually hear of the Chinese, even in ancient times, as being tribal. What this really gets into, if you study history or anthropology at all, is that so-called advanced civilizations are usually called cultures or, well, civilizations, and supposedly primitive, less technologically advanced cultures are usually called tribes. So some of this might be called prejudice, although today the word "tribe," whether it's about tattoos or music, has been enjoying a new respect. But the bottom line is, if you have a tattoo that represents a traditional cultural symbol, whether it hails from China, Ireland, Australia or Hawaii, it's really up to you whether you want to call it tribal or not.

What about tattoo designs like zodiac symbols, fairies, dragons, etc? Well, these are not really tribal tattoos technically, as they are not associated with any specific tribe or culture. Many cultures believed in dragons, but having a dragon tattooed on your arm does not connect you with any one tribe in particular. Some may argue with this logic. For example, there are particular types of dragons, such as Welsh or Chinese, so if you've done your research and come up with an image associated with one particular place, maybe you can call it tribal.

As you can see, when it comes down to it, you end up splitting hairs and getting into fairly technical arguments when it comes to what is really tribal or not. I don't really think this is very important. I'm only discussing it because the term "tribal tattoo" has become so common and I feel many people wonder what it really means. The short answer is, Tribal tattoos are images or symbols that can be traced back to a specific tribe or cultural heritage. Some tribal tattoos are obvious and beyond argument; others might spark disagreements. What's really important is not whether your tattoo is authentically tribal, but what it means to you.

Tribal Tattoos -Welcome!

2009-12-31T14:30:00.000-08:00

Tribal tattoos are more popular than ever. This blog will put you in touch with resources, such as design ideas for tribal and other popular tattoos.

This article is a good place to start:

Tribal Tattoos

For a very large selection of tribal tattoo designs, you may also want to check out:

Tattoo Me Now

A great selection of books on tattoos:
Tattoo Books
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Polynesian Tattoos

2009-08-23T17:54:00.000-07:00

Polynesian tattoos are now a very popular type of tribal tattoo design. Polynesia refers to a region in the South Pacific which includes many traditional islands and cultures, including Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan and Maori among others. Each of these places has it's own culture, beliefs and, of course, tattoo styles.

If you are thinking of getting any kind of Polynesian tattoo, you really should do some research first. Don't just walk into the first tattoo shop in your city and ask for a Maori tattoo. The meanings of these ancient symbols are intricate and specific. You want to be sure you know what you are getting and what it means. One place you may want to look first is a good online resource:

Meanings of Tribal Tattoo Designs - Online Dictionary

Lower Back Tattoos

2009-08-20T09:20:00.000-07:00

Lower back tattoos have really taken off over the last ten years or so. This is largely due to the overall increase in popularity of tattoos for women in general, as the majority of lower back tattoos are on females.

Whether on men or women, however, the lower back makes for a great canvas for tattoo art. Your imagination is the only limit for what you can put there. There are certain designs that are better suited for other parts of the body. For example, a wrap-around type of image for the wrists or arms. But if you want a relatively flat surface to ink a larger image, the lower back is always something to consider.

Chinese Tattoos: An Ancient-Modern Practice

2009-08-19T20:34:00.000-07:00

Chinese tattoos have become among the most popular type of tribal tattoo. They may, in fact, be more popular in the West than in China itself! Ironically, the tradition of tattoos in China is not very noble or glamorous. That is, tattoos were never considered in a very positive light. This, of course, is true of tattoos in many parts of the world, including the West!

The reason for the sudden popularity of these tattoos is probably that Chinese characters are very expressive and lend themselves to the art of tattooing. This presents a challenge to the person who doesn't know the Chinese language, as well as the tattoo artist.

If you are thinking of getting a Chinese tattoo, make sure you get a good translation first! Mistakes are quite common, and when it comes to Chinese characters, every detail is important. In addition to Chinese characters, you can get Chinese style images, such as dragons, tigers or any other image done in the Chinese artistic style.

It's true of any tattoo that you should do all of your research ahead of time! When dealing with something unfamiliar to you, however, like a different language, it's especially important. If you are looking for help in choosing a Chinese tattoo that is beautiful -and one you can be sure you know is accurate, you may want to check out this guide to Chinese tattoos

Celtic Tattoos

2009-08-18T09:09:00.000-07:00

Celtic tattoos
are very popular for a good reason. They are beautiful designs that can be expressed in many ways and using any colors you want. You can make your tattoo a traditional Celtic design like a Celtic cross or you can combine Celtic symbols with other types of designs.