Hip tamoko tattoo

My tamoko/tattoo. My home and family right on my thigh.

Who loves lizard tattoos? They’re great on both guys and girls, and are sure to make you stand out from the crowd! Take one look around at those who love getting their bodies inked and you will begin to see a pattern emerging, the increasing popularity of the Polynesian lizard tattoos.

Tā Moko, the bodily art form of the indigenous Māori of New Zealand. An art form that traditionally marked status, social standing and now embodies a culture, history and family. Moko has in recent years been divided into two main branches; Tā Moko snd Kirituhi. Tā Moko is primarily for those of Māori blood and […]

Tamoko

Calf tamoko

A tattoo is an inked symbol on your skin, meant to last forever. Suppose you’re considering getting a leg tattoo. In that case, you might find it interesting that leg tattoos signified social status in ancient Egypt and Rome. In Samoa traditions, however, getting tattooed was a sign of bravery. That’s because those who wanted to get them done had to handle incredible levels of pain. Now, if you go for a leg sleeve tattoo, you must also consider your pain tolerance level.

Getting inked is an art that has been passed down from ancient times. It is just like magic that stays with you to the grave. These days, getting matching tattoos has become a trend, especially with the people you are closest to. So, finding small, simple brother and sister tattoos or funky sibling tattoos is quite common, and getting them done is a great way to mark down your connection.