Category Archives: Tattoo news

A close-up photograph of a traditional face painting ceremony, showing an artist applying dark lines to the face of an Indigenous woman. A powerful cultural image.

Native women revive ancient inchunwa facial tattoos

The Return of Inchunwa: Native Women Bring Back Facial Tattoos — And They Mean Way More Than You Think Traditions don’t die — they just nap. And then they wake up with a podcast, a tattoo needle, and a mission. Faithlyn Taloa Seawright — former Chickasaw Princess and Miss Indian Oklahoma 2024 — recently did

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Extreme close-up of a man's hand with extensive black and grey tattoos covering the knuckles and extending up the hand. A ring is visible on the finger.

Tattooed Rabbi Moves to Israel and Becomes a Social Media Star

The Tattooed Rabbi: Buddhism in the Past, Social Media in the Present, and Israel Forever Can a religious rabbi look like a rock band frontman? Apparently yes—just ask Dovid Braslawsce, a man who proves you can spread Torah wisdom with both a kippah on your head and ink on your sleeves. Nicknamed the “tattoo rabbi”

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A fragment of an ancient sculpture depicting a face and upper torso, adorned with intricate carvings and jewelry. The sculpture is displayed against a dark background.

Ancient Maya Tattoo Tools Unearthed in a Sacred Cave in Belize

The First Maya Tattoo Kit: Archaeologists Find Ancient Ink Tools in a Belize Cave Thought tattoos were a trend born with millennials and Gen Z? Time to think again. In the heart of Belize, archaeologists just dug up what might be the oldest tattoo tools ever associated with the ancient Maya. And where did they

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A split image showing a person in a medical setting and a close-up of a text tattoo on their back. The tattoo is in black ink and follows the natural curves of the body.

A Teacher’s Words Turned Tattoo: How a Mentor Became Family and Lifelong Inspiration

A TATTOO IN MEMORY OF THE MAN WHO STEPPED IN WHEN HER DAD WAS GONE Sometimes, when you least expect it, life tosses in a little magic. That’s exactly what happened to Bridgette Edwards — a girl who lost her father young, but later found someone equally impactful: her high school teacher, Karl Turk. And

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A group of three people dressed in Renaissance-era costumes at a Renaissance Faire, with one individual sporting elaborate chest and arm tattoos.

A Tattoo for a Friend: How “Seb” in Elvish Became a Symbol of Friendship

Tattoo of the Week: “Seb” — A Story of Friendship, Fantasy, and Ink That Doesn’t Fade Sometimes a tattoo isn’t just about style — it’s about never letting go. Even if that means getting your best friend’s name inked in Elvish script. Goodbye, but Stay With Us This week’s tattoo story comes from three U.S.

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