harvey19 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 They might be seen as fashionable now (by some people) but really people have been having them for centuries, it's nothing new. I agree but the important point nowadays is what you have bracketed. They were always a sign of rebellion, being different etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I agree but the important point nowadays is what you have bracketed. They were always a sign of rebellion, being different etc. I don't agree, historically people from all walks of life have had them, for various reasons. It used to be very common for women to have their make-up tattooed on, hardly a rebelious act. Moko tattoos have nothign to do with rebelion or being "different" they have deep significance to the owner, his family, and the community generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I don't agree, historically people from all walks of life have had them, for various reasons. Historically it was mainly the working class who were tattooed although there were some famous exceptions. It used to be very common for women to have their make-up tattooed on, hardly a rebelious act. Some women did have tattooed make up but very few. I believe it was a Mr. Burchet from the Waterloo Road, London in the early 1900s who started doing this as well as trying to cover skin blemishes by tattooing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I don't agree, historically people from all walks of life have had them, for various reasons. It used to be very common for women to have their make-up tattooed on, hardly a rebelious act. Moko tattoos have nothign to do with rebelion or being "different" they have deep significance to the owner, his family, and the community generally. What are MOKO tattoos ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 What are MOKO tattoos ? You've got the internet, look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 You've got the internet, look it up. A different specific area and related to Maoris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 A different specific area and related to Maoris. perhaps you should go back and edit your post to say "They were always a sign of rebellion, being different etc. (except in New Zealand)" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 perhaps you should go back and edit your post to say "They were always a sign of rebellion, being different etc. (except in New Zealand)" ? But do all New Zealanders have Moko tattoos ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 But do all New Zealanders have Moko tattoos ? No, but of the ones who do I bet most didn't have them to be "rebels" as sugested by your sweeping generalisation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I would say that people who decline a tatto are the rebels these days;the fact that the OP needs advice on what to have indicates a lack of decisiveness and reflection.It is like walking in a record shop and asking someone to choose a record for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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