Tatuoijat

Tatuoijat refers to a traditional Ainu method of tattooing, specifically used by the Ainu people in northern Japan. The word "tatuoijat" is derived from the Ainu language, with "tatu" meaning "to scratch" and "oijat" meaning "skin."

This delicate and intricate tattooing technique is characterized by the use of small, hand-carved bone or bamboo needles, which are tapped against a tiny hammer to create strokes on the skin. The tatooijat technique is distinct from other tattooing methods, as it involves puncturing the skin in a series of shallow, closely spaced points, creating delicate patterns.

The traditional use of tatooijat tattoos dates back to the pre-recorded times of the Ainu people in northern Japan. The tattoos were a significant component of Ainu spiritual and cultural traditions. In Ainu society, body modification, including tatooijat, served as a means of identifying social status and family ties, spiritual achievements, and mystical connection to the environment.

Tatooijat tattoos were often used to signify kinship, spirituality, and age. Different tattoos corresponded to certain stages of life, indicating the individual's position in society, their participation in spiritual practices, and their connection to ancestral lore.

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The practice of tatooijat continues even today as many people are attempting to revive the traditional technique, materials and design.