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Erscheint vorauss. 29. August 2024
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They may be over 5,000 years old, but tattoos remain an obsession for many. From an ill-judged Mickey Mouse on a bum cheek, acquired in a drunken haze in Ibiza, to an elaborate and stunning piece of ink art, there are an endless number of ways to show your individuality. The use and meaning of tattoos are as varied as the designs themselves. In Polynesia, tattoos are deeply symbolic, representing personal ancestry and history, and the tattooists themselves are revered. Among European sailors, tattoos have been prevalent since the 16th century and were often tied to superstitions. In ancient…mehr

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They may be over 5,000 years old, but tattoos remain an obsession for many. From an ill-judged Mickey Mouse on a bum cheek, acquired in a drunken haze in Ibiza, to an elaborate and stunning piece of ink art, there are an endless number of ways to show your individuality. The use and meaning of tattoos are as varied as the designs themselves. In Polynesia, tattoos are deeply symbolic, representing personal ancestry and history, and the tattooists themselves are revered. Among European sailors, tattoos have been prevalent since the 16th century and were often tied to superstitions. In ancient Greece and Rome, tattoos were practical tools, used for marking slaves or criminals. The Little Book of Tattoos is a celebration of all things ink, packed with fascinating facts, history, quotes and designs, this tiny tome is the perfect gift for anyone who is constantly planning their next tattoo.
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