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Tattoos have been around since ancient times. They hold an important significance in various cultures all over the world, especially in the tribal culture. Many of them hold religious and spiritual beliefs and are inked on various parts of the body like the arm, hand, leg, torso, shoulders etc.

The hand and arm are used as portraits for tattoos as they are easily visible. And having  tattoos on hand has become quite popular over the years. Let’s take a look at some of the best hand tattoo designs.

A LITTLE SLICE OF THE TRIBAL tattoo homelands arrived in Stanton, California, in August 2011. Without having to spend a dime on a plane ticket to some far-flung village, visitors arriving at Spiritual Journey Tattoo & Tribal Gallery are transported back into a time when every tattoo was worn as a spiritually-charged symbol infused with ancestral power.

Spiritual Journey is the creation of hand-poking guru Elle Festin, co-founder of the “Mark of the Four Waves Tribe” (Tatak Ng Apat Na Alon). Mark of the Four Waves Tribe is a global community of hundreds of men and women of Filipino heritage who seek to bring back the tattooing and cultural traditions of the many tribal peoples who once called the Philippine Islands home. Their tattoo artistry is black, bold, and beautiful and inspired by tribes like the Kalinga, Bontoc Igorot, Visayans, Ibaloi, Ifugao, and others who once reigned supreme over their traditional domains.

But the multicultural talent working at Spiritual Journey doesn’t just specialize in Filipino tattoo styles and techniques. Portraiture and Black and Grey (Samuel Flores), Indonesian tribal (Jurgen Martens), New Skool and photorealism (Josh Giovanni), are all equally available, and so too is hand-tapping. Notable guest artists and old friends Sua Suluape Toetuu Aisea (Soul Signature Tattoo, Honolulu) and Orly Locquiao (Humble Beginnings Tattoo, San Jose) often frequent the studio that one client said gives off a bahay kubo (Filipino grass hut) feel, since most of the bamboo walls are studded with tribal sculpture, jewelry, and artwork. Others have commented on the “home-like” atmosphere that exudes from SJ, probably because the interior lounge area invites you to become a part of the shop rather than feeling like a customer sitting by a front desk.

Attention to detail is what characterizes the art and vibe of the Spiritual Journey crew. The artists work closely with their clients to research family histories and life events to appropriately capture the essence of what they want in their tattoos. Many clients also take away valuable knowledge they weren’t expecting, like Antonio who was visiting from Riverside, CA:

“My heritage travels back to the Philippine Islands but I have lived in the U.S. my entire life. I felt it was almost impossible to learn about the culture of my ancestors as well as the place they called home. In schools the only time they mention the Philippines is in studying WWII or Spanish colonization. Elle taught me more about our Native language, tattoo culture, and warrior culture than I ever read in books. As an advocate of learning, awakening, teaching, and reviving Filipino customs and history, this is a great place to come, learn, and celebrate our roots.”

I have known Elle for a decade and remember when he broke the ice with traditional hand-tapping and hand-poking tools, instruments he handcrafts today. But prior to that, he first apprenticed with electric machines under Big Rock, former owner of The Speezy Tattoo in Los Angeles.

In 2008, Festin, his wife Zel, and I traveled to Kalinga Province in the Philippines to meet the last Kalinga tattoo artist, octogenarian Whang-Od, and the last generation of tattooed warriors – all WWII veterans. This trip had a deeply spiritual affect on Elle and at Whang-Od’s invitation he hand-poked the last great Kalinga tattoo master during the Tattooing (Batok) Festival we organized for some 60 elders. He said of that moment, “It was an incredibly inspirational experience and now, more than ever, I feel deep down in my heart that I should continue this revival for her and the many others who are seeking their culture and roots. I want to expose tribal tattooing’s great depth and beauty because the tribal pieces we make here at Spiritual Journey are not flash art you see on other shops’ walls. Rather, we create art that has an energy and life of its own and our clients are drawn to it because there are so many levels of meaning embodied within it.”

Aside from his experiences with Whang-Od and the Kalinga, I recently asked Elle what inspired him to create Spiritual Journey and how it has been received thus far:

“We’ve been open for almost a year and we have definitely been accepted by the wider LA and Orange County community. We are certainly not your typical establishment and we showcase a tribal art gallery in the front lobby. As you move into the workspaces, there is another virtual gallery in itself filled with historical art, photos, and traditional tattooing tools from the tribal world so people can become more educated about ancient tattoo practices, the roots of all tattooing culture. We have a guiding philosophy here at SJ and this is to encourage all who visit us that they have their own story to tell, and whether it is a family, cultural, or personal story we want to help our clients document it through the meaningful tattoos we create together.”

Tribal Hand Tattoo For Girls For Women Tumble Words Quotes For Men Design Designs Writing

Tribal Hand Tattoo For Girls For Women Tumble Words Quotes For Men Design Designs Writing

Tribal Hand Tattoo For Girls For Women Tumble Words Quotes For Men Design Designs Writing

Tribal Hand Tattoo For Girls For Women Tumble Words Quotes For Men Design Designs Writing

Tribal Hand Tattoo For Girls For Women Tumble Words Quotes For Men Design Designs Writing

Tribal Hand Tattoo For Girls For Women Tumble Words Quotes For Men Design Designs Writing

Tribal Hand Tattoo For Girls For Women Tumble Words Quotes For Men Design Designs Writing

Tribal Hand Tattoo For Girls For Women Tumble Words Quotes For Men Design Designs Writing

Tribal Hand Tattoo For Girls For Women Tumble Words Quotes For Men Design Designs Writing

Tribal Hand Tattoo For Girls For Women Tumble Words Quotes For Men Design Designs Writing

Tribal Hand Tattoo For Girls For Women Tumble Words Quotes For Men Design Designs Writing