Worked on another beautiful Unangan design that wraps around the forearm. #inuittattoo #skinstitch #handpoke #unangan @audyann

Arctic and Northwest Coast communities are uncovering the history of tattoos and their therapeutic nature.

Mumbai-based artist Shomil Shah's crowd-sourced collection of narratives and stories about tattoos is steadily growing and generating interest across India.

Headed by Sahana Rao, the Godna Project endeavours to bring the ‘godna’ artists together, with the aim of conserving the traditional tattoo culture of Adivasis. The event organized on the 8th and 9th of October 2022, in Delhi, was one step in this direction."Our aim is to bring the indigenous youth closer to their culture and heritage so that they have a sense of belongingness. We want to generate awareness around indigenous cultures and art forms. This is the only way to stop indigenous…

Whether the idea is a masterpiece or something that should have been stopped in its tracks, these tattoos have undoubtedly been executed in an excellent way.

“Celebrate & #ReMatriate Inuit Tattoos with Gerri Sharpe, @Kaatalii & Marie Viivi-Belleau.”

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