It goes without saying that these days, tattoos are everywhere. And while societal acceptance of ink has ebbed and flowed, ...

They were key in getting the movie’s tatau (Samoan for tattoo) designs just right. Su‘a belongs to a long lineage of Samoan tattoo practitioners—one of two remaining practicing families ...

The art of tattoo is practiced across the Polynesian Triangle, with designs and meanings that vary from culture to culture. Papeete, the capital of Tahiti, greets cruise ships. Tahiti is one of ...

DTLA - Tattoos may be omnipresent today, but the taboo around them hasn’t quite faded away. They were long considered uncouth in the western world and some Asian cultures still ...

Business Insider spoke with tattoo artists to learn which trends they hope to see less of this year. Here's what they said. Tribal Polynesian designs should come with a personal connection Tattoo ...

Designs can be unique to the artist but always follow the same layout established thousands of years ago when Samoan tattooing was created. “The tattoo itself tells the story of the Samoan male ...

A skilled tattoo artist, who came from one of only two Samoan families who pass on the ... talking and listening to music as the designs were pierced into skin. The healing process for Sake ...

Each tattoo design is rich with meaning and represents personal stories, heritage and social status. It requires Samoan tattoo artists not only to have great skill but also great cultural knowledge.

HONOLULU (Island News)-- A Samoan Army Captain is the first soldier to receive approval to have traditional “tatau” or tattoos on her hands. This move not only honors Captain Isis Sake’s ...