Tattoo Origin

Tattoos have become very popular these days. Most of the teenagers and children from high school want to have a tattoo on their body. Well, but did you know that this tattooing is not just a piece of art on your skin but has a history to it? If you dint know the origin of a tattoo, keep reading to find out more.

Though it is hard to believe, most of the scientists say that the tattoos are something that have been originated back in 3300 B.C. The researchers found a mummified-body of an iceman which was found in the Italian Alps. They found certain marks on the skin of the dead body which was considered to be a tattoo. If what they claim is the truth, these marks on the iceman's body symbolize the earliest confirmation for tattoos in history.

What we already know until now is that tattoos were found on Egyptian-mummies as well as the Nubian-mummies from about 2000 B.C. The traditional and well established authors also mentioned about the utilization of tattoos in the ancient-societies like the Germans, the Romans, Britons, the Gauls and also the Greeks.

The tattoos that we are aware of now are the ones that have been discovered by the Europeans in the past while exploring North America and the South seas of the Pacific Ocean. When they contacted people like the American Indians and the Polynesians who were considered as the cultures, they were also the initial contact of people who had tattoos on their skin. They were called as the "civilized' people who wore tattoos on their skin.

How did the word tattoo come up?
James Cook was the first person who ever uttered the word tattoo. He had mentioned about this in his records about the 1769 journey. In this journey he had been to the South Seas. When Cook and his crew went to Tahiti, they found marks on the bodies of the local people. It was called as tattau and this was translated as tattoo by James Cook.

Because of their unfamiliar and unusual appearance the tattooed Polynesians and Indians were exhibited at public places like fairs and circuses during the 18th century and the 19th century. This exhibition was done all over Europe and the United States.

Get Tattooed!
Getting a tattoo can be one of those decisions that take an instant to decide, but a lifetime to regret. Quickly flipping through a binder at your local tattoo shop and making an impulsive decision could cause you to kick yourself later on. A tattoo should have a deep meaning to you. Something you will be proud to show off to your friends. Explaining the "meaning behind the ink" shouldn't be an embarrassing moment that you will regret for years to come.

What You Must Do Before Getting Yourself Tattooed!
1. Research on the various types of tattoo design before heading to the tattoo studio
2. Select the colors and appropriate design that will match your skin tone, while still being able to grab attention and make you look attractive
3. Never ever rush into deciding the type of tattoo design and matching color scheme
4. Always hire a professional tattoo artist!
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