Day: October 8, 2024
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Filipino Tattooing: Reviving Ancient Traditions and Meanings
The practice of traditional Filipino tattooing, known as “batok” or “fatek” depending on the region, represents one of the oldest and most sophisticated forms of skin art in the Pacific. Archaeological evidence, including discovered human remains and historical accounts from Spanish colonizers dating back to the 16th century, indicates that tattooing was deeply embedded in […]
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