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Borneo Tattoo: History and Technique of Ancient Stamps
🌏 Where exactly is Borneo located? Borneo is located in Southeast Asia, at the center of the Malay Archipelago, surrounded by tropical seas between the
Tradition and Innovation: Loreto’s new tattoo uniting past and future. From the 16th to the 21st century.
The tattoo has deep and ancient roots that delve into the heart of the historical tradition of Loreto, a sacred place rich in history. Since
“THE TATTOO” Abruzzesirites and magic, Basilio Cascella (1900)
Basilio Cascella, a renowned Italian artist celebrated for his versatility and ability to capture the essence of Abruzzese folklore and culture, has made an indelible
Signs of Beauty and Identity: Traditional tattooing in AINU culture (Japan)
In this article, we will immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of AINU women’s tattoos, exploring their origins, profound meanings, and the cultural heritage that
The connection of the Sacred Tattoo “Loreto/Jerusalem-Burma/Thailand”
In Loreto, Italy, many pilgrims traveling to the famed sanctuary of the Holy House – a tradition that dates back ages – often choose to
Pelle tatuata al Museo delle Cere Anatomiche Luigi Cattaneo di Bologna
Visito spesso la città di Bologna. Nel 1997, proprio qui, ho partecipato come visitatore alla mia prima tattoo convention. Ero un militare poco più che
Drawing of a Loreto marker
To proof the ancient origin of Loreto tattooes, there is a vintage print, unique of its kind, dating back to the beginning of the ‘900.
Coptic tattoos. The triangle of tradition. Between religion, culture and history
Loreto-Jerusalem-Cairo “The triangle of tradition” These three cities have in common the tradition of Christian tattooing, carried out by hand, based on wooden molds that
Pilgrims and Tattoo of Loreto
A pilgrimage is a devotional event consisting in going to a sacred place, quite often after a very long and tiring journey. This practice is,
Not just religious symbols
Being a passionate-compulsive/obsessive researcher of material related to the world of tattoo – both historical and modern – I came across an object that immediately
Comparing tradition: Lauretani tattoos vs Coptic tattoos from Jerusalem
The strong motivation that once encouraged – and still does – pilgrims from all over the world to get a sacred icon tattoo. While Loreto’s
