Tattoo Traditions of Hawai'i

By Tricia Allen

Anthropologist and tattooist Tricia Allen has harnessed centuries of knowledge about Hawaiian tattoos and has created this fascinating, comprehensive reference book that can be enjoyed by both tattoo... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566477700
• ISBN13: 9781566477703
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Mutual Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Tattoo Review

I haven't had a chance to read it all the way through but what I have read is wonderful. A great collection of information on Polynesian tattoo that are just not available in any other place. I'm working on my own art work based on Polynesian tattoos and the information available in this book was/is invaluable. I'm glad I found it.

THE BOOK THAT TELLS THE STORY

GREAT BOOK. IT GAVE ME SOME NEW IDEAS. I HAVE MET WITH THE AUTHOR. I WILL BE GETTING SOME INK FROM TRICIA. HAMMER FROM SAN FRANCISCO

I learned so much

This is a very well written book that truly explains the origins of Hawaiian tattoos and tattooing and brings the practice into the modern time and context. I would have given it a rating of 5 but felt that it could be greatly enhanced with a glossary of Hawaiian language and tattooing terms. I learned so very much and I am grateful to Tricia Allen for publishing her research and getting interviews with wearers of Hawaiian tattoos and the tattooists.

Terrific Hawaiian Tattoo Resource

For those fascinated by Hawaiian and Polynesian tattoos, this is a fantastic resource. There is a great combination of history, mini bios of tattoo artists, as well as stories of current Hawaiian people and their tattoo stories. The book concludes with examples of different patterns and designs, which are common among Hawaiian tattoos. This is a must for tattoo collectors as well as tattoo shops who stock quality reference material. Mahalo!

I couldn't wait for this book to be published

For all lovers of Polynesian culture, and traditional native tattoo, this is a book you don't want to miss. It is historical, cultural, and modern at the same time. Tricia Allen is a celebrated tattoo artist in Polynesian circles, and to those of us who know and love the cultural connections her designs evoke. If you are interested in any of these things, check out her website, as well as this book.