A Brief History of Tattooing 0
Getting your skin permanently decorated is a huge deal for a lot of people. It takes real commitment of time and money. But back when people were all living on farms and working with their hands, tattoos made sense – they showed that they could take a 'beating' while surviving tough times.
In this blog, we will be diving into a brief history of tattooing, discussing where it is believed to originated from, and what current trends are!
- Caitlin Moore
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The Tricky History of Tattoos in Japan 0
Tattoos have been a part of Japanese culture for centuries, with the first tattoos found on Buddhist sculptures dating back to the 6th century. Tattooing has traditionally been associated with Japan's criminal underworld, and was banned in 1872 after Emperor Meiji came into power. But as times changed, so did attitudes towards tattoos.- Caitlin Moore
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