Páran már látták a facebook-on, hogy tetoválásom lett. Persze sokan csodálkoztak, hogy pont nekem, hiszen nagyon nem az én stílusom, s páran biztosan el is ítélnek.
Nem védekezésképpen születik ez a bejegyzés, inkább magyarázatként, illetve azért is, mert a tetoválás valahol az ausztrál kultúra része.
Ausztrália történetében a tetoválás művészetének speciális helye van. Közel 40.000 éve a szamoai és maori törzsek tagjai tetováltatták a testük bizonyos részeit, s ezen ausztrál törzsek képviselik a tetoválás történelmének nagy részét.
A szamoai törzs tagjainak életében a tetoválás nagy hangsúlya volt, a tetováltak tiszteletet és elfogadást érdemeltek, míg azokat, akiknek nem volt, gyávának és gyengének bélyegezték. Akiknek a legnagyobb kiterjedésű tetoválása volt, azok kapták a legnagyobb tiszteletet fájdalomtűrésük miatt. Mivel nagy kiterjedésű mintákat készítettek, akár hat hónapig is tarthatott a folyamat. A szamoaiak speciális fésűt használtak a tetoválások készítéséhez, amelynek hegyes vége juttatta a bőr alá a festéket. A nők is kaptak tetoválást, bár finomabb, kecsesebb mintákat.
A maori törzs tagjai nagyrészt az arcukat tetováltatták egy egyedi technikával, amit "moko"-nak hívnak. Minden férfi tetoválása egyedi volt, hiszen az arc vonásait követi. A tetováló művész tanulmányozta a férfiak arcát, vonásait, s úgy tervezte a mintát, hogy az arc tiszteletet parancsoló, erőteljes legyen. A mintát a bőrbe karcolták egy csont "vésőtűvel", ahhoz hasonló technikával, mint amikor a fába mintát vésnek. A tintát ezután helyezték a bőrbe karcolt mintába, sebekbe. Ez a technika nagy fájdalommal járt, erőteljes duzzanatot okozott az arcon, s általában egy arc befejezése több napba, akár hétbe is telt. A maori nők csak a szájukat és állukat tetováltatták.
Ausztráliában a modern tetoválás művészete a fegyencek megérkezésével kezdődött, akik az elnyomott érzéseiket akarták a tetoválásaik útján kifejezni. A személyes üzenetű tetoválásokat az olajlámpák fekete üledékével készítették a test olyan részeire, amelyet általában eltakartak. A mintákkal azt szerették volna kifejezni, hogy ugyanolyan emberek, mint mindenki más, félelmeikkel és reményeikkel együtt. Az egyik általános minta a vasmacska volt, ami a reményt és az álhatatosságot jelentette.
Manapság már inkább a divat inspirálja tetoválásokat, de még mindig a viselőjük személyeségét tükrözik.
Számomra a tetoválásom az elvesztett kiskutyámnak, a legjobb barátomnak állít emléket. Máshogy sajnos nem sikerült kihoznom Ausztráliába...
Még nekem is meg kell szoknom, beépíteni az énképembe, megtanulni nem félni attól, hogy hogyan reagálnak rá mások, mivel hozzám tartozik.
Köszönöm Zoltánnak, hogy egy olyan tetoválást alkotott, ami erőt ad, bár elsírtam magam, amikor elkészült, annyira élethű.
In Australia, the modern art of tattooing began when convicts started to
flood in the country. It was during that time that these convicts got
themselves inked to express their suppressed emotions. These tattoos
were drawn taking the black sediments of the oil lamps. There was a
similar trend in tattooing in those days, the personal tattoo messages
were inked on the parts of the body that were usually covered. The
common tattoos were: lovers’ knots, crocodiles, monuments, triumphal
arches, kangaroos, etc. These tattoos were synchronized in the
sentiments that they depicted. The presence of these tattoos on the body
of the convicts only showed that they were normal people like us,
normal people with hopes and fears that they wanted to express in the
form of body art. These tattoos were also recorded by the authorities to
identify the escaped victims as they generally did not have any other
information about these convicts. For some of the convicts these tattoos
were only for the purpose of decoration so they generally got some
design, form or shape inked on their bodies. But there were convicts who
took tattoos very seriously and made them into personal statements and
got themselves a tattoo of their date of trial, their transportation,
the expiration of their sentence, etc. The most popular sign among
convicts in those times was an anchor, which had interestingly nothing
to do with the sea but depicted hope and perseverance. For them it
symbolized the optimism of one day going back home and being with
his/her own people. A ‘five dot’ tattoo was also popular amongst
convicts in those times. Nobody knows what it actually means but almost
every convict was seen wearing it. Some historians believe that it stood
for ‘I have been inside’. The four dots represented the walls of the
cell while a dot represented that the individual was inside those walls.
People also got personal message inscribed with the initials of their
lovers inked along side. This was their tribute to the love that they
had left behind in their homeland. At the present time, tattoos are
rather extensively worn by people from different walks of life. This art
has become a major fashion statement among people, especially
youngsters. Though it's entirely personal choice of the wearer, tattoo
designs reflect the personality of the wearer. Tattooing has become more
of a fashion statement than a symbol for self expression. Young and
popular celebrities have started wearing funky tattoos that inspire the
youngsters to get themselves inked as well. - See more at:
http://bodyart.iloveindia.com/tattoo-history/tattooing-in-australia.html#sthash.bLwyJLoR.dpuf
In
the Samoan tribe, tattoos had a significant weightage and people with
tattoos got social respect and acceptance, while people without tattoos
were regarded weak and coward. Amongst the Samoans, person, who had the
most extensive tattoo on his body, was considered brave enough to
undergo the pain of the craft. Consequently, the tattooing was done so
widely that it took even six months to complete a person’s body. While
practicing the art of tattooing, the Samoans used a special comb with
pointed end. These pointed ends of the comb would pierce the body
inserting the ink under the skin. A special tattooing shed was built and
was burned when the process was completed. The women were not far in
getting their bodies tattooed, although the patterns of women tended to
be daintier. - See more at:
http://bodyart.iloveindia.com/tattoo-history/tattooing-in-australia.html#sthash.bLwyJLoR.dpuf
Samoan Tribe Extensively Tattooed Lower Body Parts
In the Samoan tribe, tattoos had a significant weightage and people with tattoos got social respect and acceptance, while people without tattoos were regarded weak and coward. Amongst the Samoans, person, who had the most extensive tattoo on his body, was considered brave enough to undergo the pain of the craft. Consequently, the tattooing was done so widely that it took even six months to complete a person’s body. While practicing the art of tattooing, the Samoans used a special comb with pointed end. These pointed ends of the comb would pierce the body inserting the ink under the skin. A special tattooing shed was built and was burned when the process was completed. The women were not far in getting their bodies tattooed, although the patterns of women tended to be daintier.
Maoris Tribe Wore Tattoos On Faces
The Maoris tribe had a different touch as these people wore tattoos on their faces. This tattooing technique is called "moko" and was unique to the Maori. Every man wore an individualized pattern, as the design was based directly on his own particular face. The tattooing artist would study the man's facial features and lines to create a design that would accentuate them, making his appearance more dignified and forceful. The pattern was literally carved into the skin with a bone chisel much like the way designs are carved into wood. Ink would be placed in the cuts to create the tattoo. The whole process, which these people used, was extremely painful and used to cause a lot of swelling over face. It used to take days, in fact weeks, to complete one face. Maori women also tattooed their faces, but it was limited to the lips and chin.
- See more at: http://bodyart.iloveindia.com/tattoo-history/tattooing-in-australia.html#sthash.bLwyJLoR.dpuf
In the Samoan tribe, tattoos had a significant weightage and people with tattoos got social respect and acceptance, while people without tattoos were regarded weak and coward. Amongst the Samoans, person, who had the most extensive tattoo on his body, was considered brave enough to undergo the pain of the craft. Consequently, the tattooing was done so widely that it took even six months to complete a person’s body. While practicing the art of tattooing, the Samoans used a special comb with pointed end. These pointed ends of the comb would pierce the body inserting the ink under the skin. A special tattooing shed was built and was burned when the process was completed. The women were not far in getting their bodies tattooed, although the patterns of women tended to be daintier.
Maoris Tribe Wore Tattoos On Faces
The Maoris tribe had a different touch as these people wore tattoos on their faces. This tattooing technique is called "moko" and was unique to the Maori. Every man wore an individualized pattern, as the design was based directly on his own particular face. The tattooing artist would study the man's facial features and lines to create a design that would accentuate them, making his appearance more dignified and forceful. The pattern was literally carved into the skin with a bone chisel much like the way designs are carved into wood. Ink would be placed in the cuts to create the tattoo. The whole process, which these people used, was extremely painful and used to cause a lot of swelling over face. It used to take days, in fact weeks, to complete one face. Maori women also tattooed their faces, but it was limited to the lips and chin.
- See more at: http://bodyart.iloveindia.com/tattoo-history/tattooing-in-australia.html#sthash.bLwyJLoR.dpuf
Australia
has a rich historical background in which art of tattooing has a
special place. Date back to almost 40, 000 years, the Samoan tribes and
the Maori tribes used to display a wide range of tattoos on some
specific parts of their body. In fact, these tribes of Australia
represent the major history of tattooing. The Samoan tribes, without
signifying any ritual or cultural implication, used to cover their lower
body completely with all-embracing tattoos, making their own fashion
statements. - See more at:
http://bodyart.iloveindia.com/tattoo-history/tattooing-in-australia.html#sthash.c7FNxUNJ.dpuf
Australia
has a rich historical background in which art of tattooing has a
special place. Date back to almost 40, 000 years, the Samoan tribes and
the Maori tribes used to display a wide range of tattoos on some
specific parts of their body. In fact, these tribes of Australia
represent the major history of tattooing. The Samoan tribes, without
signifying any ritual or cultural implication, used to cover their lower
body completely with all-embracing tattoos, making their own fashion
statements.
Samoan Tribe Extensively Tattooed Lower Body Parts
In the Samoan tribe, tattoos had a significant weightage and people with tattoos got social respect and acceptance, while people without tattoos were regarded weak and coward. Amongst the Samoans, person, who had the most extensive tattoo on his body, was considered brave enough to undergo the pain of the craft. Consequently, the tattooing was done so widely that it took even six months to complete a person’s body. While practicing the art of tattooing, the Samoans used a special comb with pointed end. These pointed ends of the comb would pierce the body inserting the ink under the skin. A special tattooing shed was built and was burned when the process was completed. The women were not far in getting their bodies tattooed, although the patterns of women tended to be daintier.
Maoris Tribe Wore Tattoos On Faces
The Maoris tribe had a different touch as these people wore tattoos on their faces. This tattooing technique is called "moko" and was unique to the Maori. Every man wore an individualized pattern, as the design was based directly on his own particular face. The tattooing artist would study the man's facial features and lines to create a design that would accentuate them, making his appearance more dignified and forceful. The pattern was literally carved into the skin with a bone chisel much like the way designs are carved into wood. Ink would be placed in the cuts to create the tattoo. The whole process, which these people used, was extremely painful and used to cause a lot of swelling over face. It used to take days, in fact weeks, to complete one face. Maori women also tattooed their faces, but it was limited to the lips and chin. - See more at: http://bodyart.iloveindia.com/tattoo-history/tattooing-in-australia.html#sthash.c7FNxUNJ.dpuf
Samoan Tribe Extensively Tattooed Lower Body Parts
In the Samoan tribe, tattoos had a significant weightage and people with tattoos got social respect and acceptance, while people without tattoos were regarded weak and coward. Amongst the Samoans, person, who had the most extensive tattoo on his body, was considered brave enough to undergo the pain of the craft. Consequently, the tattooing was done so widely that it took even six months to complete a person’s body. While practicing the art of tattooing, the Samoans used a special comb with pointed end. These pointed ends of the comb would pierce the body inserting the ink under the skin. A special tattooing shed was built and was burned when the process was completed. The women were not far in getting their bodies tattooed, although the patterns of women tended to be daintier.
Maoris Tribe Wore Tattoos On Faces
The Maoris tribe had a different touch as these people wore tattoos on their faces. This tattooing technique is called "moko" and was unique to the Maori. Every man wore an individualized pattern, as the design was based directly on his own particular face. The tattooing artist would study the man's facial features and lines to create a design that would accentuate them, making his appearance more dignified and forceful. The pattern was literally carved into the skin with a bone chisel much like the way designs are carved into wood. Ink would be placed in the cuts to create the tattoo. The whole process, which these people used, was extremely painful and used to cause a lot of swelling over face. It used to take days, in fact weeks, to complete one face. Maori women also tattooed their faces, but it was limited to the lips and chin. - See more at: http://bodyart.iloveindia.com/tattoo-history/tattooing-in-australia.html#sthash.c7FNxUNJ.dpuf
Australia
has a rich historical background in which art of tattooing has a
special place. Date back to almost 40, 000 years, the Samoan tribes and
the Maori tribes used to display a wide range of tattoos on some
specific parts of their body. In fact, these tribes of Australia
represent the major history of tattooing. The Samoan tribes, without
signifying any ritual or cultural implication, used to cover their lower
body completely with all-embracing tattoos, making their own fashion
statements.
Samoan Tribe Extensively Tattooed Lower Body Parts
In the Samoan tribe, tattoos had a significant weightage and people with tattoos got social respect and acceptance, while people without tattoos were regarded weak and coward. Amongst the Samoans, person, who had the most extensive tattoo on his body, was considered brave enough to undergo the pain of the craft. Consequently, the tattooing was done so widely that it took even six months to complete a person’s body. While practicing the art of tattooing, the Samoans used a special comb with pointed end. These pointed ends of the comb would pierce the body inserting the ink under the skin. A special tattooing shed was built and was burned when the process was completed. The women were not far in getting their bodies tattooed, although the patterns of women tended to be daintier.
Maoris Tribe Wore Tattoos On Faces
The Maoris tribe had a different touch as these people wore tattoos on their faces. This tattooing technique is called "moko" and was unique to the Maori. Every man wore an individualized pattern, as the design was based directly on his own particular face. The tattooing artist would study the man's facial features and lines to create a design that would accentuate them, making his appearance more dignified and forceful. The pattern was literally carved into the skin with a bone chisel much like the way designs are carved into wood. Ink would be placed in the cuts to create the tattoo. The whole process, which these people used, was extremely painful and used to cause a lot of swelling over face. It used to take days, in fact weeks, to complete one face. Maori women also tattooed their faces, but it was limited to the lips and chin. - See more at: http://bodyart.iloveindia.com/tattoo-history/tattooing-in-australia.html#sthash.c7FNxUNJ.dpuf
Samoan Tribe Extensively Tattooed Lower Body Parts
In the Samoan tribe, tattoos had a significant weightage and people with tattoos got social respect and acceptance, while people without tattoos were regarded weak and coward. Amongst the Samoans, person, who had the most extensive tattoo on his body, was considered brave enough to undergo the pain of the craft. Consequently, the tattooing was done so widely that it took even six months to complete a person’s body. While practicing the art of tattooing, the Samoans used a special comb with pointed end. These pointed ends of the comb would pierce the body inserting the ink under the skin. A special tattooing shed was built and was burned when the process was completed. The women were not far in getting their bodies tattooed, although the patterns of women tended to be daintier.
Maoris Tribe Wore Tattoos On Faces
The Maoris tribe had a different touch as these people wore tattoos on their faces. This tattooing technique is called "moko" and was unique to the Maori. Every man wore an individualized pattern, as the design was based directly on his own particular face. The tattooing artist would study the man's facial features and lines to create a design that would accentuate them, making his appearance more dignified and forceful. The pattern was literally carved into the skin with a bone chisel much like the way designs are carved into wood. Ink would be placed in the cuts to create the tattoo. The whole process, which these people used, was extremely painful and used to cause a lot of swelling over face. It used to take days, in fact weeks, to complete one face. Maori women also tattooed their faces, but it was limited to the lips and chin. - See more at: http://bodyart.iloveindia.com/tattoo-history/tattooing-in-australia.html#sthash.c7FNxUNJ.dpuf
