Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries, a sacred marker of the wearer's genealogy and heritage. But one woman's striking chin design - or moko - has generated huge debate ...

It was interesting to see a revival among many of the younger people, both Samoan and Maori, who decided to bring back this tradition of tattooing after an older generation had rejected it. Do you ...

Open: Science Museum Group Bone tattooing needle, by Maori tribe, N... Bone tattooing needle, by Maori tribe, New Zealand [co105152] / Bone tattooing needle, by Maori tribe, N ...

Face tattoos, or moko, have been a part of Maori culture for generations Social media platform Snapchat has removed a feature which allowed users to apply traditional Maori tattoos on their faces.

The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word "Tatau" in traditional Maori society. Traditional tattooing tools included a small bone comb, a piece of tortoise shell, and a fishbone. The ink was ...

Based on what history has to say, the answer is no. Tattooing has been around for a lot longer than most people realize. The Maori tribes of New Zealand were noted to be covered in tribal tattoos in ...

When it comes to commemorating cherished memories, body artwork provides a unique way to make a statement via matching tattoos. From sibling tattoos to twin BFF ink, sharing a special moment with ...

"When you look good, you feel good" is designer Elie Tahari's motto - and it has Kamala Harris' endorsement. The Vice ...

As a result, the body views a tattoo as a wound and sends out macrophages, or white blood cells, to heal the area. From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of ...

She is not alone. Today more American women than men have tattoos — 38 percent of women vs. 27 percent of men, according to Pew Research Center. Overall, nearly a third of Americans have at ...

Knuckle tattoos, but make them discreet. This collection reimagines the classic knuckle display by positioning art on the inside of the fingers. "I love to see elegant ornamental designs ...