Exploring the Cultural Significance of Irezumi: Traditional Japanese Tattooing in the Modern Era

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In today's Blog we want to share with you the history of Japanese Tattooing, also know as Irezumi - Japan's ancient tradition of hand-carved tattoos (Tebori). These vibrant body suits of ink hold deep cultural significance, woven through centuries of adversity into a modern art renaissance. As far back as the Edo period, warriors and working class citizens of Japan wore their tattoos with pride, while also being oppressed for their views and aesthetics.

Full Body Suit by Horisuzu

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