Tattoo: Hawaiian Tattoos

Friday, May 14, 2010

Hawaiian Rune Tattoos

Like many other Polynesian-descended cultures, the native Hawaiians practiced tattooing. The most heavily tattooed members of the tribe would be the royal family, followed by other court officials and persons who were in the royal family by marriage.

The tattoo stencil applied to the skin...

Hawaiian Tattoos

The designs were monochromatic, tattooed in black against brown skin. The patterns and layout were strongly geometric and there were many shapes and symbols which represented the natural island world: stones, waves, fish, sharks, turtles, rain, sun, birds.

...and the finished product about a half an hour later!

Hawaiian Rune Tattoos

Tattoos were traditionally created by using a tool much like a sharpened rake to prick the designs. The tattoo tool would be hit by another stick to make the punctures. Assistants helped by stretching the skin for the tattoo artist and by wiping away the blood.

Hawaiian Rune Tattoo

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Hawaiian Flower Tattoo Designs

Hawaiian Flower Tattoo Girl Design 2

Hawaiian flower tattoos can express the homage that you have to the Hawaiian culture. If you have ever considered getting Hawaiian flower tattoos but aren’t sure what to get and don’t want a predictable flower then perhaps its time to entertain the idea of looking into all the various flowers that the Hawaiian culture has to offer. Tropical Hawaiian flowers are associated as being extremely exotic and beautiful flowers. Hawaii also so happens to have the most variety and abundance of tropical flowers in the world. With Hawaiian flower tattoos there are endless possibilities to ensure that you will get the tattoo you desire.

Hawaiian Flower Tattoo Girl Design

The pink lokelani or pink cottage rose is the official flower of Maui. The yellow ilima resembles a tiny hibiscus and is the official flower of Oahu. The Big Island’s flower is the red lehua which is a blossom of an ohia tree. The lehua flower according to legend is sacred to Pele, Hawaii’s volcano goddess.