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Maori tattoo designs
By Ben Blackmore
The New Zealand maori consider tattooing a sacred art. It originated from the islands of East Polynesia. Being very distinctive maori tattoo designs are easily identifiable amongst polynesian tattoos. Maori tattoo designs are easily identifiable due to their unique style. The maori use tattoo as a way of personal identification. Common shapes are incorporated into maori tattoo designs. The New Zealand fern with its "Koru" shape is common throughout design culture. The young fern leaf unfurls and at this stage it is named "Koru". To the Maori the “Koru” represents the unfolding of new life or renewal. When you see the “Koru” you will see why the maori have identified the unfurling frond with values of youth, strength and vitality, life unfolding, the Whanau (family) its care and protection. Look for designs at maori tattoo designs Traditional maori tattoo designs will generally include sacred symbols. Tattoo symbols and patterns identify the history and heritage of an individual. It is an insult to just copy traditional maori tattoo designs as they look on it as stealing an identity.
Family tribe and status were displayed in tattoo designs inked into the face. Using an elaborate language of marks made in ink and carved into the skin Ta Moko (tattoo) was used to express aspects that were unique to the particular wearer of the maori tattoo. Maori tattoo designs are becoming extremely popular all over the world. As stated above you should contemplate the maori culture when considering a maori tattoo as it would be disrespectful to get such tattoos done for the wrong reasons. Traditional maori tattoo designs are not a for sake fashion. Check out the designs at Your Tattoo Design That is not to say don't go out and get a maori tattoo, you can get your own tattoo designed without the symbolic ties. There are many experienced maori artists who can design a unique piece that is personal to you for your tattoo. Personalize your own design by incorporating celtic, tribal and maori styles into your own absolutely unique piece. Maori designs combined with celtic tattoo designs are becoming increasingly popular from people who want to reflex their mixed heritage. Kirituhi (writing on skin) is the new term given to skin art or body art in New Zealand. Do not confuse Ta Moko with Kirituhi, Ta Moko is the traditional form of maori tattoo. Check out some maori tattoo designs at maori tattoo designs. |
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