Where Do Tattoo Designs Originate;

A tattoo is an artwork or design that is embedded into the skin using a single needle or a group of needles using various types of ink. The word tattoo originates from Tahiti, which is actually, "tatua", meaning "to mark". Every culture has used tattoos from the Ice Age to modern man. Only until recently has the mainstream accepted tattoos in the United States. The ancient Egyptians (4000 B.C) practiced tattooing, as evidence can been seen in their mummies. Some beliefs were that women were the ones that inked these tattoos designs on other woman for religious beliefs rather than just beauty. In 400 BC the Japanese began to use tattoos for both cosmetic reasons as well as religious markings. They even used tattoos as a means to brand criminals with markings that referred to the type of crime they committed. Materials used to making these inked skin drawings were created using fine metal needles or even animal bone. The discovery of mummies dating back to the XI dynasty, have uncovered the use of tattoos used by Amulet, a priestess of the goddess Hathor, dating around 2160 BC. She exhibited lines and dots all over her body. This type of body art was restricted to women only. These women were usually involved in religious and ritualistic practices. Egyptians were responsible for spreading the use of these tattoo designs around the known world. Trade among the countries of the Mediterranean, such as Rome, Greece, and Persia helped spread the practice of tattooing. Eventually it reached to the extent of the Far East and Southeast Asia. In the 1700's Captain James Cook sailed to Tahiti and watched the local natives marking their skin with artwork that was customary to their religious symbols or simply for esthetic beauty. Men and women alike wore these inked tattoo designs on their skin. They used mostly blue and black ink which was made from the smoke of an oily nut. Later, sailors from around the world spread the use of these tattoos after their travels took them to the Tahitian islands. Mexican Aztec tattoos are unique in their design as they are quite attractive due to their geometric designs. The use of these tattoo designs date back to the times of the Mayans, Incas, and Aztec civilizations. These tribal tattoos of the past are the basis of the present day tattoos in used in Mexico. These tattoos include themes of the Sun, the freedom loving Eagle, the Aztec calendar, and the Princess of the Warriors. Native Americans used tattoos as witnessed by the spread of Christianity by the Jesuit priests. They recorded that the chiefs and outstanding warriors of the Iroquois and the Chickasaw wore elaborate tattoos to show they status within the tribe. Women wore tattoos to indicate whether they were married or to which group they belong the belonged to. The first tattoo shop in the United States was created in 1846. His first customers were soldiers from both sides of the Civil War. The creator of the first electric tattoo gun was a man named, Samuel O'Reilly.Indonesia is one place in the world where the use of tribal tattooing is still practiced and maintained today. For over a thousand years these tribal tattoos represented a way of life for these people. Borneo tattoo designs are used everywhere in the world today. These tattoos are the most recognized as the "tribal" tattoos in the western hemisphere. Men and women adore these tribal tattoos as being very hot and sexy. Professional athletes, actresses like Angelina Jolie and other celebrities can be seen with these tribal designed tattoos. To see examples of these ancient tattoo designs or if you are interested in finding a tattoo flash that you can download, check out these hot and sexy tattoo designs websites! http://www.hotsexytattoos.com http://rihannatattooses.com