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Tattoo Essentials
Tattoos Have Gained A New Respect
By: Cathy Barela
It seems like decades ago, in America, tattoos were commonly
associated with bikers, gang members, and convicts. They were certainly not as
popular and accepted as they have become today. The truth is, tattoos have been
around for centuries. Even 3000 years before Christ, kings had tattoos to
demonstrate their rank and authority. When the European explorers crossed the
Pacific Ocean, they traveled to Tahiti, where many of it’s people had exquisite
tattoos, as well as Indian Tribes, to demonstrate their tribal rite. Thus, the
name tattoo was born, which in the Tahitian language means to “mark”.
Chinese and Japanese tattoos have become very well known for their
artistic beauty and flair. A friend of mine has a beautiful Chinese symbol on
her back which represents friendship and love. The Chinese and Japanese
Calligraphies are exotic and mysterious which enhances the desire for these
beautiful symbols. However, it is important to do the proper research of these
languages as you would not like to have a permanent mark on your body which had
a meaning you might not understand and later regret.
Many African
cultures and tribes have been featured on the covers and pages of National
Geographic and other highly revered magazines displaying their distinguished
marks of family, tribes, and accomplishments. These tattoos have been around for
hundreds of years. The popularity has grown from centuries ago, and spread to
European, Mideastern, South American, North American, Asian, Austrailian
countries and many other countries and cultures throughout the world.
Chances are, many of your favorite celebrities have at least one tattoo.
In the music and entertainment world, some of the celebrities that have tattoos
are: Pamela Anderson, Kid Rock, Angelina Jolie, Cher, Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck,
Robert Dinero, Johnny Depp, Jennifer Aniston, Beyonce, Eminem, Xzibit, 50 Cent,
Nelly, Usher, Mark Wahlberg, Diddy, Billy Idol, Anna Kournikova, Dwayne
Johnson-The Rock, Kanye West, Missy Elliot, Michael Jordan, Paris Hilton,
Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg.and Halle Berry, just to name a few.
The list goes on and on Even Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sir Winston Churchill, and
Thomas Edison had tattoos. But how can I even mention the word tattoo, without
including rockers Tommy Lee, and Dave Navarro, and members of Green Day, Limp
Bizkit, and Blink 182? They are covered with some pretty wild and awesome
tattoos!
Whether you are famous or not, for most people, tattoos have a
special meaning and have gained a new understanding and acceptance. It is a
representation of what you want people to know about you and what you stand for.
A tattoo is a message about you, to yourself and others. So take your time in
choosing the one that is right for YOU.
About The Author
Cathy Barela lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. She loves
the mountains, music, sports, outdoors, writing and helping peoele accomplish
their goals. For more information about getting YOUR tattoo click here: http://tattoos4us.blogspot.com
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