Ope Adio: About Tattoo

photo by Lindsay

Tattoo or tattow was originated in the 18th century from the Polynesian word tatau, meaning "correct, workmanlike". Before the importation of the Polynesian word, the practice of tattooing had been described in the West as pricking, painting, or staining.

The word "tattoo" was brought to Europe by the explorer James Crook.

People who are jazzed up or highly interested by Tattoos refer to them as "ink", "pieces", "skin art", "tattoo art", "tats", or "work" and to the creators as ''tattooists'' ''tattoo artist'' and to places where they work as "tattoo shops", "tattoo studios", or "tattoo parlors".

Tattoos say everything you need to know about the society that births them and also talks about their individual personality or cultural identity. They are lots of reasons why people get tatted up. I will be discussing five main reasons. They are;

1. To identify themselves most people get tattooed to mark a significant aspect of themselves or their life. Most people wants tattoo to remember some parts of their life or their past life.

2. To honor their loved ones. Many people honor their family and loved ones in a tattoo design. Black and grey tattoos are most popular for honoring loved ones in a realistic tattoo style. Guys do you know you can have the ashes of a deceased's remains poured into your tattoo ink, and then inserted into your skin? Ancient cultures have long carried the remains of their loved ones through body ink.

3. People also get tatted up for Style. Tattoos are also favored for making a fashion statement. If you want to express your own unique and individual style any form of body art or modification and adornments can help.

4. Another reason people may get tattooed is to cover up scar issues such as opting for a breast tattoo post-mastectomy. This is also true of a deformity or permanent handicap. For example, someone may lose their toe and decide to tattoo something there. Adding a dose of humor to an unfortunate circumstance, these types of tattoos can prove to be healing, especially when they help improve the appearance of the body and boost confidence. While the reasons people get tattooed are many, the end result is always the same. It's permanent!

5. Of course people wants to be tattooed up to make PROFIT. Although not nearly a common reason for getting a tattoo, some people sell their bodies for prime advertising space. These types of tattoos, while profitable, are also most likely to end with regrets. Advice from me to you, think twice before you sell your body to anyone.

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