Tattoo art has been around for thousands of years. Humans have been associated with body art since times unknown. Tattooing techniques are largely divided based on the geographies. Almost every region has its own way of drawing tattoos. The tattoo art of a region has influences of culture and ethos of the area. Whatever the techniques are, you always end up with a design marked on your body.
Western technique is to use an electrical machine for tattooing practices. The machine was invented in late 1800's. It has undergone very few changes since then. The machine pushes a needle to and fro to puncture holes in the skin. A tube system in the machine is used to insert the ink pigment into these holes.
Japanese technique of tattooing owes its attributes to the traditional tattooing practices of the country. You will be surprised to know that this technique uses meticulously arranged bamboo handles to draw a tattoo by hand. These handles carry the needles required and overall working is similar to an electric machine used for tattooing.
Pacific culture has given the world Samoan technique of tattooing.
