
FAQ About Influence of Indigenous Tattoo Traditions on Modern Body Art

What is cultural appropriation in the context of tattooing?
Cultural appropriation in tattooing occurs when individuals from outside a culture adopt tattoos that have specific meanings or significance for indigenous peoples, often without understanding or respecting their cultural context. This can dilute or misrepresent the original meanings of these tattoos and lead to misinformation and disrespect towards the source culture.