People who receive a tattoo have to be of Filipino heritage. The artists work closely with their ... it to go viral and turn into a trend like Polynesian designs. We wanted to encourage curiosity ...

The Filipino art of tattooing, or batok, may not be as well known as the Polynesian or Maori tribal tattoo traditions, but after nearly being lost in the late 19th century, it's experiencing a ...

Zulueta, 55, is of Filipino descent and grew up in Hawaii ... He is not the first tattoo artist to be inspired by traditional motifs, but Zulueta is recognized in the industry as the one who ...

Filipino tattoo artist Dannie Baisa ... According to Dannie Baisa, a Guam favorite are Polynesian-styled tribal tattoos, but for those entering Reddirt, be prepared for some modern originality.

Tata’s childhood passion for drawing alongside his uncle has led to a celebrated career as a highly sought-after Polynesian tattoo artist. Currently, Tata is the resident tattoo artist on the ...

Business Insider spoke with tattoo artists to learn which trends they hope to see less of this year. Here's what they said. Tribal Polynesian designs should come with a personal connection Tattoo ...

Now an ancient bone tattoo kit from the Pacific island nation of Tonga is providing researchers with more than an inkling into the rich history of Polynesian body art, a method so indelible ...

A Filipino tattoo artist who has been carrying out the practice for more than nine decades has become Vogue's new cover star at the age of 106. Apo Whang-Od, also known as Maria Oggay, is a master ...