FAQ About The Cultural Significance of Indigenous Tattoo Revivals

What methods are used in traditional tattoo applications?

Traditional tattoo methods vary among cultures but often include hand-poked or hand-tapped techniques. For example, the Inuit use a skin-stitching method, Māori employ a chiseling technique called Ta Moko, and Polynesian tattoos are often hand-tapped using tools crafted from natural materials like bone or wood.