Amazigh tattoos

What better way to celebrate and revive an old Amazigh tradition than with a series of illustrations that are both whimsical and culturally enlightening?

You know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” The same rule can be changed into “Don’t judge a person by its ink.” Getting some body art inked is probably one of the best ways for self-expression—be it a drawing in remembrance of your past beliefs, shenanigans or a minimal tattoo filled with deep meanings. No tattoo design is meaningless or ugly because there’s always something bigger behind it. At least to the person who chose the unique tattoo.

A short yet educative thread about amazigh (berber) tattooing customs in north Africa, including the purposes, methods and different types of tattoos according to each specific region. Thread was taken from @auresarchives on Instagram. ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ #Amazigh - #tattoos - #berber #Morocco #algeria #libya #Tunisia - #amazightattoos - #berbertattoos - #kabyle - #chaouia - #chaoui - #Aurèsmountains - #shawiya - #shawia - #rif - #atlas - #tamezgha

In this article, we will explore the cultural and symbolic meanings behind Berber tattoos. Berbers, also known as Amazigh people, have a rich history of tattooing that dates back centuries. These tattoos hold significant cultural and symbolic value for the Berber community, representing their identity, beliefs, and heritage. What is the significance of Berber tattoos? […]

A generation of women in the Aurés Mountains of Algeria are marked by tattoos on their faces. Some shapes are alike; others are completely unique to the woman or to the place where she was raised...