Tattoos have a rich history of tradition, dating back thousands and thousands of years.  Throughout the course of time, there has always been an important role of tradition and ritual behind tattoos.  In the past, women in Borneo used tattoos as a way to mark their skills.  Tattoos were also used in the past as a way to ward away illnesses and disease by placing the tattoo around the fingers and on the wrist.  Throughout history, tattoos have also been used to symbolize a clan or society as well.

 

The purpose of tattoos has differed from culture to culture throughout the course of time.  Research has shown that the earliest tattoos come from Egypt during the time of the pyramids, although most believe they started much earlier.  Egyptians at this time were believed to use tattoos as a way to mark the slaves and the peasants.  Around 2,000 BC, tattoos spread to China and then on to Greece, where the Greeks used tattoos as a way to communicate among spies.

 

Along the way, Japan also incorporated the use of tattoos as well.  The Japanese people used tattoos for religious and ceremonial rites.  During this era, Borneo women were the artists.  They produced the designs that indicated the individuals point in life and the tribe that he was affiliated with.  Tattoos were very popular during these days, although infections were quite common.  Tattoos were a long way from being perfected, which showed in the way they were done.

 

Tattoos were shown in the western regions as well, although they weren't well accepted at first.  William Dampher, who was once an explorer, was the man who re-introduced tattoos to the western areas.  During the year 1961, he brought a heavily tattooed Prince to the area, showing off his tattoos with exhibitions.  He made quite a bit of money with these attractions, which in turn made tattoos very popular and well desired throughout London and surrounding areas.  Before then, it was nearly 600 years since tattoos had been witnessed in the area.

 

Chatham Square, which is located in New York City, was the first place to feature American styled tattoos.  During the turn of the century, Chatham Square attracted people from all over the United States, especially those with money.  A man by the name of Samuel O-Reily set up shop in Chatham Square, becoming the first man to use an electric tattoo machine.  In the beginning, the now popular tattoo machine was based on Thomas Edison's electric pin that used a needle point to puncture paper.

 

The traditional electric tattoo machine features moving coils, a needle bar and tube, which are common components of todays machines.  The electric machine was very popular, allowing those who wanted a tattoo to get one at a great price.  These machines helped to revolutionize tattoos and allowed the tattoo artists to give tattoos fairly fast as well.  People took to this new technology in flocks, making it by far the best and most efficient ways to get tattoos.

 

During the late 1960s, tattoos really began to take off.  They were featured in magazines, television, and talked about everywhere.  These days, tattoos are very common, with nearly 1/2 of the population in the United States having at least one tattoo.  They are still common with bikers and clans, symbolizing that one is a member.  There are millions of designs out there for tattoos, including different color combinations that have helped to make tattoos the phenomenon they are today.

 

Tattooed Heart Studios is keeping the tradition alive right here, everyday. We are a very progressive tattoo studio, adapting and growing with the ever changing world around us. We embrace a completely custom designing process that focuses on your specific desires for your tattoos. 

 

Here at Tattooed Heart Studios we use a high-tech type of tattoo machine. We use state-of-the-art Neuma Hybrid Tattoo Machines. Neuma tattoo machines were developed by tattoo artist and inventor Carson Hill. They are the latest and greatest technology when it comes to applying skillful, professional tattoos. The Neuma tattoo machines are able to be sterilized and they are made with anti-microbial materials, which means that this is the cleanest and safest tattoo machine on the market.

 

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