Take our survey or start over . Tattooing is probably the most popular form of body adornment in America today. The designs can be small and discreet or large and obvious.
Many people prefer discreet designs that can be concealed for certain occasions.
Tattooing has actually been practiced since the time of the ancient Egyptians and is common throughout the world. While visiting China, Japan, Egypt, Thailand, and other Asiatic countries and islands, they devoted considerable attention to the differences in shape and execution of tattooing patterns. When they returned from their travels, they donated or sold to the Museum a great number of artifacts, many of which were related to tattooing. They also returned with tattoos of their own. Among the cultures studied by Furness, Harrison, and Hiller were the people of the Samoan Islands , who have long covered their lower bodies with tattooing.