It goes without saying that these days, tattoos are everywhere. And while societal acceptance of ink has ebbed and flowed, ...

Here you’ll find tattoo artists Tyla Vaeau who specialises in tatau (Samoan tattoo) with machine and 'au (traditional ... If you dig fine line tattoos, Tri Line Tattoos does gorgeous work, from ...

from the myriad of Polynesian tattoos, to the criticism of singer Rosalía’s use of gypsy symbols, to motifs from the Guna people of Panama and Colombia on Nike sneakers, which the brand eventually ...

If you thought the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) was mostly just a luau, you’d only be scratching the surface. Don’t get ...

Polynesian tattoos are rich in symbolism ... Representing growth, harmony, and connection to nature, the Tree of Life is a beautiful symbol. It is ideal for those who appreciate the natural world and ...

Although, some of these tattoos have a story behind them, the others are just symbols, with no apparent ... The Rock takes immense pride in his Samoan and African-American heritage.

A Samoan woman is calling for greater acceptance and awareness around cultural tattoos after she was terminated from her workplace due to her tualima, a traditional hand tattoo. Loading ...

In Samoan culture, one’s achievements are ... In Hawai‘i, maka uhi (face tattoo) is another symbol of power and status. Krug bears multiple maka uhi—triangles run from the back of his ...

However, Sialega-Fili was terminated this month from the position after getting a tualima, a traditional Samoan ... tattoos. The carrier’s smaller planes are also designed with shapes, symbols ...

"In Samoan culture, each symbol kind of signifies certain things." As his primary caregiver, the tattoo has significance represents his health journey. "It signifies protection and security.

In Polynesian culture ... They breathe new life into Moana, and when she awakens, she has a new tattoo — the symbol of the mountain peaks and stars above Motufetu that she first found etched ...