The Significance of Samurai Tattoos
Samurai tattoos are immensely popular across Japan amongst those who admire the culture. While it isn’t a mainstream tattoo like the tiger or phoenix, in Australia but it is still one of the more popular ones amongst people who have a thing of all things Japanese. The designs of these tattoos are often intricate, well […]
Origin of Japanese -Tebori tattooing
Tebori tattooing is just one of the many traditional styles of Japanese tattoos. However, the process of a Tebori tattoo requires that the artist use a wooden bamboo stick that has a needle at the end, which delivers the ink on to the skin. Interestingly traditional Tebori tattoo artists are mainly centred in and around […]
Koi Meaning
In the majority of Japanese culture, the Koi fish is a representation of a spiritual and material balance or abundance. Since these are fish, they are at ease in the water, ideally, deep waters. In the world of body art like tattooing, the Koi fish has a deep connection. People who are considering getting a […]
Dragon Meaning
In Western culture, the dragon symbolizes ferocity, wealth and strength. Dragons are often seen as a force for destruction and may at times be considered as guardians to either vast knowledge or treasure. In Japanese culture, dragons also called Ryu are seen very differently. In Japanese traditional tattoo art, dragons are benevolent creatures, who
