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7 most frequent questions about Polynesian tattoos
And our answers to them
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7 most frequent questions about Polynesian tattoos
and our answers |
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Polynesian tattoos are equally fascinating and controversial, in the sense that they raise many questions.
Can anyone get them? Is it disrespectful?
These are just two of the many questions that we've been asked over the years, and since a few of them are very frequent, we thought they could be of interest for you too.
HERE'S AN EXCERPT FROM THE ARTCLE:
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1. CAN A NON-POLYNESIAN GET A POLYNESIAN TATTOO? |
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Yes, and no.
Polynesian tattoos basically use two kind of symbols and patterns: some of them are considered
tapu, which means "sacred", while others are considered
noa, or "common, not sacred".
Tapu elements should only be used by people who are entitled to them by family and descent, after proper ceremonies are held, while everyone else should only use
noa elements for their tattoos.
All of the elements presented in our books are
noa, which means that you can use them all without fear of including symbols that you are not allowed to wear. |
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2. DO POLYNESIAN PEOPLE CONSIDER DISRESPECTFUL IF OTHERS GET A POLYNESIAN TATTOO? |
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No, and yes.
It depends on how you approach Polynesian art and, ultimately, culture. Plain copying someone else's tattoo is always disrespectful, because you are stealing their own story. This values for Polynesian tattoos as well as for any other.
Creating a Polynesian tattoo that tells your own story and being able to say what it represents, shows that you acknowledge and respect the importance of such tattoo and therefore it is not seen as disrespectful. It shows your appreciation and admiration for Polynesian art and culture.
Remember: a Polynesian tattoo is never just a nice design! |
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3. WHAT POLYNESIAN TATTOO SHOULD I GET? |
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The only possible answer to this question is: one that represents you.
This means that you should get a tattoo that is designed on your own story, that has value for you in relation to your life.
As trivial as this may sound, this is always a good suggestion, no matter what: personal tastes could change over the years, and you may get tired of the nice design that you get today. BUT, if your tattoo has a deep meaning for you, if it tells your story, it will forever be meaningful and you will never regret it. |
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