Trajva
These tribal women of Gujarat refer to their tattoos as “trajva”, in which they hold a strong sense of identity and are considered prophylactic. It is a symbol of their strength as the process of getting the trajva is very painful, excruciating and susceptible to infection. Potential brides are decorated with tattoos, as bare skin is viewed to be ugly. There are signs like scorpions, snakes, and many more on their faces, claves, throats, forearms, breasts, neck, etc. The men have symbols of…