More and more Alaska Native women are getting face tattoos.The traditional practice dates back centuries, but was banned by 19th and 20th century missionaries. Now it’s coming back. Though the ...

Classic cartoons like Popeye, Mickey Mouse, or Betty Boop. Nautical themes like mermaids or anchors. Any combination of hearts, daggers, pinup girls, and red roses. These are all examples of ...

Neo traditional tattoos are a popular tattoo trend happening right now. So, what are neo traditional tattoos? This tattoo style is a contemporary update to the classic, traditional tattoo. Many ...

Phoenix tattoo artist Paulski describes his artistic style with one word: “Paulski.” The veteran artist throws unexpected subject matter into a time machine to create custom American Traditional-style ...

In today’s generation, tattoos are seen as a way people can creatively express themselves. But in India, it is also seen as a Western ideology of freedom and identity. Tattooing has existed since ...

Hawaii's first Traditional Tattoo Festival will take place Oct. 25 to 29 on the Island of Hawaii. Photo Credit: Heather Goodman/Hawaii Tourism Authority In the beginning, Joel Tan was reluctant to ...

Paiwan nobleman Kuljelie Kalivuan, from left, tattoo artist Cudjuy Patjidres and future chief Cangal of Taiwan’s Gulou tribe all bear tattoos by Patjidres. He will be a presenter at the Traditional ...

Tattoos are popular for people of all ages and genders — even on the face — but for Indigenous women, it's not about being trendy. It's about reclaiming a traditional form of self-expression. A few ...

Here’s a burning question: What will your next tattoo be? A rose for your mother? A clipper ship crashing through your ribs? A panther roaring over your heart? The answer is in the flash on the walls, ...

Located in Kolkata, Black Hive Tattoo Studio, led by Kabir Ray, is at the forefront of India’s tattoo culture. With a vision to bring traditional and folk art into the limelight of the 21st century, ...