Celtic woad tattoo

Colin Dale with his son Loki. FOR ALMOST FIFTY YEARS,the skin-cut tattooing customs of the Makonde people of Mozambique have nearly faded away with the last generation of elders who wear the bold

Indigo Woad Body Art:: Ancient Celtic Practice::: http://www.blurberrybuzz.com/index_files/Page737.htm

With Beth's permission, here's a closer image of her tattoo so far. This will be a full sleeve eventually in the celtic swirly La Tene style. Technical terms, right? :D #celtic #celtictattoo #welsh #welshtattoo #tatw #cymraeg

War, strength, and protection are some of the meanings associated with Celtic symbols.

Very quick, very simple woading pattern: took about 10 minutes to do two applications, two washes. Blue stains best on skin which is covered from the sun, and on soft mid-body skin.

Tattooed woman of the British Isles totally rockin' it before battle.

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