Want to know the meanings of your tattoo?
Afraid to get something wrong inked?
Looking for reliable info you can trust?
Want to know the meanings of your tattoo?
Afraid to get something wrong inked?
Looking for reliable info you can trust?
WE'VE GOT
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"I live in Hawaii, purchased many Polynesian design books in the past but, this one is the best so far. Very extensive in defining Polynesian symbols & placement. Love it!"
Catana Padilla
Hawaii
"This is such a well thought out and reverent book, well deserved of the sacred art form and important root of our Polynesian culture. I feel blessed to have found it, I learned so much!!"
Kerissa Savea
Hawaii
"I gave this book as a gift to an artist. She loves it and shared that the book really opened up her mind to the culture and appreciation for the lifestyle and expression of the Polynesian and South Pacific Island peoples and their art."
Chiqui's Mom
USA
"Interesting read with history and insight into tattoo origins of Polynesian people groups! I recently got a Marquesan tattoo and wanted to learn more about the symbols. This book helped me to understand the various design concepts."
BeeBee
USA
YOU ARE UNIQUE
So should be your tattoo.
Why copying someone else?
And if you want to learn the symbols, their meanings, and see your tattoo "come to life" under your eyes, then you know WHY THIS BOOKS ARE FOR YOU.
Vol. 1 changed forever the public understanding of Polynesian tattoos, and NOW, to celebrate with you its 10+ years, we are giving it away for FREE with vol. 2, which is the most complete resource to date.
That's why they have been included as essential resources in the course Polynesian Tattoos 101, which teaches how to draw Polynesian tattoos professionally.
BY THE WAY, HAVE YOU SEEN THESE IMAGES ON THE WEB?
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featuring lists of symbols and their meanings, a quick reference dictionary, explained examples, and so much more!
Explore 750 illustrations
Symbols are paired with their most common variants, and real tattoos are deconstructed and explained down to their foundational elements.
Discover 600 symbols
Vol. 1 explains the basics and lists the most common symbols while Vol. 2 goes deeper on Samoan, Marquesan, Tahitian, Hawaiian and Maori tattoos, adding over 400 more symbols in the process.
POLYNESIAN TATTOOS CAN TELL STORIES, PROTECT, INSPIRE-
Just as sentences convey meaning if their words are chosen and joined properly, so do Polynesian tattoos if they are properly designed.
Unfortunately, that is also true when they're not chosen properly, and that's the problem: you never know what could be symbolized by your tattoo.
Until you read these books, that's it.
GOT QUESTIONS?
We've got answers.
Can a non-Polynesian get a Polynesian tattoo?
YES, and no
Polynesian tattoos basically use two kind of symbols and patterns: some of them are considered tapu, which means "sacred", while others are considered noa, or "common, not sacred".
Tapu elements should only be used by people who are entitled to them by family and descent, after proper ceremonies are held, while everyone else should use noa elements for their tattoos.
All of the elements in our books are noa, which means that they are all symbols you are allowed to wear.
Do Polynesian people consider disrespectful if others get a Polynesian tattoo?
NO, and yes
It depends on how you approach Polynesian art and, ultimately, culture. Plain copying someone else's tattoo is always disrespectful, because you are stealing their own story. This values for Polynesian tattoos as well as for any other. Creating a Polynesian tattoo that tells your own story and being able to say what it represents shows that you acknowledge and respect the importance of such tattoo and therefore it is not seen as disrespectful. It shows your appreciation and admiration for Polynesian art and culture.
Remember: a Polynesian tattoo is never just a nice design.!
Are the books beginner-friendly?
Absolutely!
Vol. 1 is a comprehensive introduction to Polynesian tattoos, their basics, meanings, positioning, and creation process, and Vol. 2 explains further the process, purpose, main styles and origins, adding over 400 symbols and variants.
Delve into the world of Polynesian tattoos with confidence, understanding, and respect.
**CURIOUS?**
Download a free sample chapter. Explore placement on the body and Samoan tattoos.
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WA
"This is a must have for tattoo artists that plan on doing polynesian tattoos. You really need to know what the symbols mean before you put ink on anyone. Not to mention it's just plain respect for the history and art of tattooing."
C.W.
USA
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Roberto Gemori has dedicated over two decades to studying Polynesian art and symbolism. His designs are published on TattooTribes.com and appear in specialized magazines.
When not designing, he writes books on Polynesian tattoos to foster understanding and appreciation of this ancient and fascinating form of art, and his books The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook 1 & 2 have become a resource often quoted as the single most complete reference on this subject.
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