Informative Essay On Tattoos
Growing up, I spent all my summers in Fiji, lost in the world wind of family members and the Hibiscus Festival. However, one thing that always got my eye was the tattoos almost everyone had on the island. It was so different to what I would see in America. Each tattoo was different, some were the standard black, while others were filled in with colors. Getting a tattoo is something that should carefully be thought about. No matter how beautiful it looks, it is something that you will have to look at everyday, your body and tattoo will grow together. Polynesian tattoos are not only meaningful, but from the first tattoo they were deemed as a ritual. Polynesian tattoos are beautiful and intricate with their detailing. They can be dated back
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Albeit, the most popular placement would be a full arm sleeve started from one pectoralis major. Women place their tattoos on their shoulders, spine, feet, neck and abdominal area. Many also get full sleeves or thigh/calves tattoos. Most women who get Polynesian tattoos always have a hibiscus flower or turtle incorporated into their beautiful designs. This is due to the hibiscus flower being a native flower of the Pacific. The different hibiscus flower colors have their own meanings. On the other hand, the turtle symbolizes eternity, union, family and fertility. The main thing a turtle is seen as is a navigator. It plays a crucial part in Polynesian culture. The sea provides food and is thought to be where the Polynesians’ will rest after death. The turtles are thought to be their way of traveling to their resting place. Turtle designs come in complex patterns and symbols with unique meanings. For example, two enacts can be combined to for a turtle. Polynesian tattoos are not only done as a ritual for becoming an adult, but also to honor a loved one who passed away. The Polynesian tattoo is a form of art that not only goes beyond simple aesthetics, but tells stories, protect and inspire. All of this is done through the choice of the design, which is not important only for how beautiful it will looks but also for their
Albeit, the most popular placement would be a full arm sleeve started from one pectoralis major. Women place their tattoos on their shoulders, spine, feet, neck and abdominal area. Many also get full sleeves or thigh/calves tattoos. Most women who get Polynesian tattoos always have a hibiscus flower or turtle incorporated into their beautiful designs. This is due to the hibiscus flower being a native flower of the Pacific. The different hibiscus flower colors have their own meanings. On the other hand, the turtle symbolizes eternity, union, family and fertility. The main thing a turtle is seen as is a navigator. It plays a crucial part in Polynesian culture. The sea provides food and is thought to be where the Polynesians’ will rest after death. The turtles are thought to be their way of traveling to their resting place. Turtle designs come in complex patterns and symbols with unique meanings. For example, two enacts can be combined to for a turtle. Polynesian tattoos are not only done as a ritual for becoming an adult, but also to honor a loved one who passed away. The Polynesian tattoo is a form of art that not only goes beyond simple aesthetics, but tells stories, protect and inspire. All of this is done through the choice of the design, which is not important only for how beautiful it will looks but also for their