Share this Story: Behind the Inuit tattoo revival: Once banned, now the ancient markings are making a comebackBehind the Inuit tattoo revival: Once banned, now the ancient markings are making a comeback Nunavut tattoo artist Jana Angulalik shares the motivations and the cautions behind the revival Photo by Jana AngulalikReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. For Inuit women, there is a whole other motivation, one of tradition. Jana Angulalik shares what they mean to her and other Inuit women with her words and images. Try refreshing your browser, or Behind the Inuit tattoo revival: Once banned, now the ancient markings are making a comeback Back to video I am one of many Inuit women proudly carrying on the tradition of wearing kakiniit, or traditional Inuit tattoos, across Inuit Nunangat. Get to know the person before asking questions Traditional Inuit markings were worn by women for millennia.

Source: National Post April 05, 2021 20:37 UTC