Horimono Japanese Tattoo (irezumi)

As the power of the common people of Japan grew in the latter half of the Edo period (18th and 19th century CE) horimono, or traditional Japanese tattoos, began to flourish as an art form. Based on images from watercolour paintings, woodcuts and popular picture books of the time, the ultimate reward for the long endurance of pain would be a tattoo of immense beauty. To fully understand Japanese horimono it is important to understand their history and background, and it is equally important to continue to preserve the tradition behind them.

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[underflo43tky]

are these all the same artist horiyoshi iii? or are there some from others?

[vyperx1]

@underflo43tky They were all made by the same artist. And if you're wondering, the first song is titled "Pick Up" and its artist is Bonobo, the second song is titled "Light Pattern" and its artirst is Bonobo as well. The third song is titled "Out to Sea" and its artirst is Fu Manchu. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE :)

[underflo43tky]

@vyperx1 yeah i thought it was bonobo. great stuff. not familiar with fu manchu though. have heard of them but never listened to them.

[vyperx1]

@underflo43tky Yeah, I like both artists, thank you for subscribing and good luck!

[dvdmrt3]

1:05 nazi symbol :O

[vyperx1]

@dvdmrt3 That is the part of a Japanese letter/word...

[vyperx1]

Some people see this kind of art and automatically think it's linked to yakuza gang members. Other's think it is time sonsuming and a waste of money. I personally think this is the best body art out there, its colors, its design but most important, its meaning. I invite you to stop linking this beatiful art with yakuza gang members, otherwise you will be lost in stereotipes.

Thanks!

[dopplerthesexybeast]

There is no one I would love to do my backpiece more than one of the traditional masters.

[shawtyloh]

@dvdmrt3 it's no nazi swastika in japan it's a symbol for luck or something (manji) hitler stole the symbol n used it

[pixeleraproduktion]

Beautiful!

For more on irezumi check out a serie of short documentaries I'm currently filming at the Horimatsu channel

[F1JogaBonito]

so does the artist have to spread the cheeks to get into the butt like that...

[thanachai5]

สชอบวะ

[templehaus]

@vyperx1  what is the music in the video

[underflo43tky]

@vyperx1 so its all horiyoshi the third.

[underflo43tky]

@dvdmrt3 in japan the swastika is the symbol to mark a buddhist temple