Finding an ink-free service member is infinitely more rare than the alternative, but that is a relatively new phenomenon.

With clients of different Polynesian backgrounds coming through the doors of her shop, Kaho’ohanohano consistently sharpens her education on different styles of Polynesian tattoos.

Tattoos Are a Common Trait of Polynesian Culture From the beginning of the Moana franchise, it's clear that tattoos have an important meaning for the people of Motunui.

Moana has added another chapter to her story and, in doing so, set up new adventures and the shattering of a longstanding Disney princess trend.

In Polynesian mythology, Maui stands as one of the most significant figures in creation stories spanning multiple cultures. While Disney portrays him as a charismatic showman with magical tattoos ...

What Maui’s tattoos in ‘Moana’ say about Polynesia’s tattoo culture Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community.

Unlike the modern fashion of body art, traditional Polynesian tattoos were a powerful means of communication and expression.

His latest project, a mural for a tattoo shop in downtown Salt Lake City, features traditional Polynesian tattoo art known as 'Tattow,' connecting him with his ancestors.

Based on the article on BuzzFeed, I do not think non-Polynesians should get Polynesian tattoos. The author provides compelling reasons why these tattoos hold deep cultural and ancestral significance ...

Something that always bothers me is when I come across non-Polynesians with Polynesian tattoos, especially the traditional Samoan ones. Since most people probably won't understand why this is such a ...

Something that always bothers me is when I come across non-Polynesians with Polynesian tattoos, especially the traditional Samoan ones. Since most people probably won't understand why this is such a ...