What is National Tattoo Day?

The history, culture, and artists dedicated to permanently ink etching ink on the skin are all highlighted on National Tattoo Day on July 17th. The day may not be the one to get the ink you've been looking for.

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Humans designing their bodies with permanent designs have existed for thousands of years. Humans have been marking their bodies with permanent designs for thousands of years.. Several types of religious and status symbols are found in Egyptian and ice mummies.

The word "tattoo" is derived from the Polynesian word for tatau, which means "to tap or to mark." Tattooing traditions around the world vary, and some have remained unchanged for a long time.. Sailors in the United States brought tattooing from their island explorers to coastal shores.

As technology and acceptance increase, getting inked continues to grow. Although age, gender, race, confession, and class once distinguished the tattooed from the non-tattooed, those barriers are less prevalent than they used to be.. The reasons for why we go under the needle differ, as well. A tattoo can represent a significant event or have a strong sense of meaning. However, some people get tattoos on a whim. Nonetheless, some admit that the desire for a new tattoo is an addiction.