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Showing posts with label tattoo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tattoo. Show all posts

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Whilst in Sydney

Was at the Gretz, on Enmore yesterday to meet an old mate Duncan, an entrepreneur and pioneer in the tattoo industry. Was great to discuss the good old time and how this industries have moved on to progress to where we are today. Tattoos have come along way indeed and the work coming out these days are simply awesome. Also the food and wind the Gretz offers are fantastic, if you have not been there try it!! 125 Enmore Road, Sydney.


Friday, October 30, 2015

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

A Great Iban Leader - Penghulu Legan

While browsing through Downunder tattoo art issue #37, I came across this image. This amazing man is Penghulu Legan, the main man in charge of various longhouse chiefs in Skrang River , Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. The Iban in this river also participated in head hunting raids in WW2. Almost all the older men had the full body Iban tattoos, rarely seen in Borneo now. Iban tattoos is one of the most common of tribal tattoos in the last 2 decades, commonly known as "bunga terong" the eggplant flower design rosettes are seen tattooed all around the world on both front of shoulders. It is through him, Penghulu Legan, that I had been given authority to use traditional Iban hand tapping tattoo method known as "Pantang Iban" and Iban traditional designs in '97. He is one of my earlier mentors and through him I officially started my traditional hand tattooing career before using machines. My roots will always be in traditional tattooing art. More images can be seen in the travel tab of www.primitivetattoo.com 

  

Penghulu Legan ,you will always be in my mind and with deepest respect.


Thursday, April 3, 2014

Monday, January 13, 2014

Tattoo history


Here at Primitive, people get tattoos for countless of reasons. An incredible number of variations and styles have been applied and continue to be created. However tattoos are not a new fad or obsession.It has been part and have become a heritage across the globe. It widely spread and have been practiced in many cultures, tribes and in the ancient world until today.

Let us take you to a quick journey to the past and take a look on the interesting and amazing history of tattooing.


Credits to http://trampstampdesigns.com for the image.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Something interesting and a little different.


Pimp Your Wedding: Show Off Your Ink!


One common objection before getting a visible tattoo was “But what about your wedding? Are you sure it will look suitable with your lovely gown?”  Well, we’re happy to announce that those days are mostly over! As tattoos are getting more common and weddings are becoming less traditional, nowadays we are seeing more brides and even grooms showing off their inks on the Big Day.

There’s no reason to cover it up. Tattoos are badass, offbeat, personal and it speaks your heart out.

 So, our advice is this:  Get out of your uncomfortable shells and reveal your creative side while being the extremely stunning star of the wedding that you'll be.  And one last thing to remember, they’re not the ones who are tying the knot, you are! So you have all the right to express yourself and get funky!


Check out these brides and couples in their “I Do Tattoos!”

Photo by: Christina Heaston on DIY Bride via Lover.ly


Photo: www.GreenWeddingShoes.com