It has taken the world a long time to accept tattoos as a form of art. For, many years, in modern history, it was looked down upon as unsophisticated, perhaps because it served the purpose of demarcation, particularly among tribes. But, in fact, they are representative of a lot culture and history. Etymologists suggest that the word “tattoo” can be traced back to the Samoan society in the 18th century, and comes from the term “tattaow,” which means to strike.

The boom of TV shows like Miami Ink and others contributed substantially to changing the outlook around tattoos, and with time, it quickly became “cool” from “cheap.” Such that, July 17 has been recognised as World Tattoo Day, where lovers of the art form celebrated it.