Tattoos and piercings

Tattoo's

Where tattoos originated from ! • Contradicting the fact that social sciences' are growing a

fascination for tattoos, and historical studies have been made on the subject; this old practice has left little to none historical records. A few archaeology sites have accidentally recovered some proof that tattoos have been around a long time ago.

• Throughout history tattoos were used for many purposes, always personal. Sometimes plain like simple lines and dots, sometimes elaborate or pictographic these served as status symbols, amulets, signs for religious beliefs, declarations of love and loyalty and in some cases forms of punishment or exile

• Some rough instruments believed to have been used in tattooing were discovered over a few archaeological sites all over Europe dating from 10,000 BC to 38,000 BC

History on tattoos

• In addition to checking out the creative talent on display, guests can discover more about the history of tattooing and body modification, learn some helpful tips for maintaining piercings and tattoos, and see the top artists in Europe compete for glory in a special contest.

Which country's celebrate tattoos

• Visitors taking a car hire in Denmark who have an interest in tattoos and body art will not want to miss the Copenhagen Ink Festival, taking place at the TAP1 exhibition centre from May 4-6. The event is expected to be one of the largest tattooing festivals of its kind in the country. In addition to checking out the creative talent on display, guests can discover more about the history of tattooing and body modification, learn some helpful tips for maintaining piercings and tattoos, and see the top artists in Europe compete for glory in a special contest.

Some tattoos have meaning

some tattoos have meanings, some of the meanings could reflect in the past and also, what's happening in the future. Some people get love hearts tattooed on to show who they love in life, angles are shown that someone's looking over you and also guiding you to places, people names are put on to show your family members loads of tattoos have reasons and meanings but however, people get they tattooed on and in a few years time

Piercings

Where piercings originated from

•Piercings have been in societies for as long as their have been societies. There is no real place that they originate.

History on piercings

• Body piercings have seen a resurgence of interest in the last ten to twenty years and are becoming more and more a part of the mainstream Western culture. Take a look at any fashion or entertainment magazine and you'll see plenty of well-known celebrities with body piercings like navel rings or a labret