History of tattoos
In this edition, Professor A will invite readers to go back to the past and see when tattooing began. Because the deeper you search, I found that there were many interesting things. So I want to share it with you all. Tattooing, or as the English word "Tattoo" is used, has been around since the Stone Age or ancient Egypt.
in egypt
Around 3,500 BC. It was discovered in a mummy. The Egyptians were the first nation to invent and produce cosmetics. By burning incense or incense. Including using various spices, herbs, and oils. For maintaining the condition of the corpse They also discovered powder from charcoal that was used to make eyeshadow for the eyelids called Kohl, as well as to make eyebrow and eyeliner pencils. For tattoos, it is popular to indicate the class status of women. for religion and for treatment in those days
in Japan
From 1603-1868, tattoos were used to indicate status. of laborers, prostitutes, and firefighters In the 17th century, body tattoos in Japan represented punishment for crimes committed by prisoners. Tattoo designs are sometimes tattooed on the bodies of convicted prisoners. They come in a variety of shapes, from a cross, a straight line, two parallel lines, or a circle.
in china
In ancient times, people had tattoos on their bodies. Chinese people will view these groups of people as having no culture. Being a prisoner who has committed a crime, a criminal, or a slave laborer who must have a tattoo on the body to show ownership
If we look back in the history of many countries, tattooing in the past was not done much for beauty. but for various purposes according to the customs, cultures and beliefs of each country. It's different from today where society is more accepting and open. We tattoo for beauty. to enhance personality Or sometimes it is even seen as a form of art.
As for the method of tattooing in the past, it used to use dye to be implanted into the body for various purposes. and stays on the skin longer than painting There has not been as much thought about the safety of the tools and equipment used as in the present day. Because in the past there was no HIV disease involved. But after a blood-borne disease came in We are starting to be alert to various prevention methods. Take the United States for example. The Ministry of Public Health will play a large control role. The tattooist must have a license to perform the procedure. Passed training on blood-borne diseases and Hygiene Care before being allowed to tattoo. But in Thailand there is still no inspection agency. or what laws are used to control
Therefore, before we go to use the service anywhere. You should check the reliability and safety of the establishment. And it's better for the service provider to be sure first.