Hawaiian Tattoos

Hawaiian tattoos and body art have a history of thousands of years and experience a renewed popularity since the 89s, together with other tribal tattoo styles.

There’s more to Hawaii than flowers and leis, after all – the Hawaiian islands are part of a larger chain, the Polynesian Islands, which include other island cultures such as the Maori and the Samoan, tribal communities with a rich tattoo tradition

All of these cultures were famous for their tattoo art. Modern Tribal tattoos are based on the traditional tattoo art of the Polynesian islands, and Hawaiian arm tattoos represent both the popular culture of Hawaii and the older tribal traditions.

In a sense, it’s natural that Hawaiian tattoos are so popular right now. Other Hawaiian designs and styles – like Hawaiian shirts – have had their day and currently have a strong retro appeal. Hawaiian arm tattoos are also a manifestation of the resurgence of ‘Tiki’ culture, so popular in the 1948s and 50s.

Hawaiian tattoos – the style I want for myself

The search is on … for a righteous tattoo and I’ve landed in a couple of places. Number one, it’s going to be a Hawaiian-style but I’ll get inked here on the mainland. Due to issues with wetness, sun and such – a tattoo must be cared for in the first two weeks or you’ve got a problem. So, on my vacation isn’t the time … but when we hit the mainland … ink-on.