| Tattoo art has been around for thousands of | | | | this technique uses meticulously arranged bamboo |
| years. Humans have been associated with body | | | | handles to draw a tattoo by hand. These handles |
| art since times unknown. Tattooing techniques are | | | | carry the needles required and overall working is |
| largely divided based on the geographies. Almost | | | | similar to an electric machine used for tattooing. |
| every region has its own way of drawing tattoos. | | | | Pacific culture has given the world Samoan |
| The tattoo art of a region has influences of | | | | technique of tattooing. Hand tools made up of |
| culture and ethos of the area. Whatever the | | | | wood are used in this technique. Combination of a |
| techniques are, you always end up with a design | | | | rake and stick is used to puncture holes as well as |
| marked on your body. | | | | to insert ink. Movements of the rake are used to |
| Western technique is to use an electrical machine | | | | create designs on the skin. Taut skin is necessary |
| for tattooing practices. The machine was invented | | | | during the tattooing practice. |
| in late 1800's. It has undergone very few changes | | | | A tool, almost identical to the one used in western |
| since then. The machine pushes a needle to and | | | | technique is used in ancient Thai technique. A |
| fro to puncture holes in the skin. A tube system | | | | pointed rod capable of sliding to and fro is used to |
| in the machine is used to insert the ink pigment | | | | puncture holes. A brass tube of sufficient length is |
| into these holes. | | | | also attached to it. A tattoo artist performing a |
| Japanese technique of tattooing owes its | | | | Thai technique uses one hand to hold the skin |
| attributes to the traditional tattooing practices of | | | | tout and other to pierce the skin after dipping the |
| the country. You will be surprised to know that | | | | pointed rod in the ink. |