MANAGING DESIGN

HISTORY OF TATTOO

Its apparent that tattooing was widely practised in many centuries in the ancient world and associated with a high level of artistic endeavour. The imagery of ancient tattooing is very similar to that modern tattooing. Throughout history tattooing like other forms of body decoration has been related to sensual, erotic and emotional of aspects of the psyche. In many cultures tattoos are traditionally associated with magic, totems and desired of the tattooed person to become identified with the spirit of animal.

BORNEO TATTOO

Borneo is one of the few places in the world where traditional tattooing is still practised today. Archaeological evidence has shown that ancestor of some contemporary native tribes have lived in Borneo for 50,000 years. The term "Dayak" is applied to a variety of native tribes including the Ibans, Kayans, and Kenyahs.

Head hunting and tattooing were intricately connected in the magic, ritual and social life of many tribes. The hand tattoos was a symbol of status in life and also served important function after death. Many of the traditional tattoo designs resembles decorative motifs founds in the art of Bali and Java and the tattooing instruments and techniques.