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Tattoos of Indochina : Magic, Devotion, & Protection, Paperback / softback Book

Tattoos of Indochina : Magic, Devotion, & Protection Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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Over 330 color images display the designs, sacred images, and scripts that are the tattoo art of Indochina.

Traditional tattoo forms dating back over a thousand years are presented, expressing the combined animist-tribal beliefs and deep religious faith of a complex and spiritual people.

Despite the encroachment of the global community, the skilled priests and specialists of Indochina continue to create tattoo magic today, as displayed and described in a fascinating text.

Interviews with individuals using rituals and symbolsreveal the creative process expressed through their tattoos that help them cope with the unpredictable nature of their lives.

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