Tattoo is an ancient science but no one can state its origins or beginning. People assume the history of tattooing goes back to the ancient Egyptian Era – when tattooing was only for body decoration. Some people believe that its origins go back to the European Primitives. Others say the decorations were found before the Christian Era.
The most beautiful ancient tattoos are Polynesian designs. This ethnic group lives on Polynesia, the Islands in the Pacific Ocean and on the Philippines Islands.
There are two styles of decoration on human skin. First is the tattoo which is trendy among Europeans. They wear tattoos for decoration. Each picture tells a story and has a clear meaning. The second is Thai tattoos.
Thai tattoos are a very unique style. All tell us truths, or traditional beliefs. It is known that the magical knowledge are resources of Thai masters.
The word “magic” brings foreigners to study and try the science here. Such beliefs in miracles may draw people of the world to have it happen to themselves. In other words, they really want to be able to testify personally about the mysterious rumors. Some who have experienced the magic already want to try more. Thus people from all corners of the world come to Thailand to see for themselves. Some foreigners have body artworks just for their beauty while some want to benefit from the possible virtues.
Thai tattooing relates to ancient beliefs – each piercing Khmer alphabets on body sticks with the power and sacred design. Having a letter, together with the particular features, will make the devotee receive miraculous experiences
There is only an exemption for fashionably sporting tattoos. Artists just write on the skin with a modern ink stick for beautiful purpose. However, any products of the trendy art can not compare with having magical needles with the powerful letters.
Ancient yantra tattoos are made up of 2 kinds of staining magical alphabets and powers: oil tattooing, and ink tattooing.
Oil Tattooing
In the past, masters mostly used the sandalwood, steeped in herbs or white sesame oil. Oil extracted from wild animals, such as elephants in must, and tigers, is also useable. Nowadays people prefer oil tattooing as it is invisible when dried blood has gone. The purpose of this staining serves only strength of power.
Ink Tattooing
The ancient art supplies include Chinese ink rubbing with holy water. In old times, masters had sought galls of tiger, bear and cobra for a kind of mixture. For having needle on body, the master let his assistant pulled the certain point of skin, and then started piercing while reciting mystic formulas through this step.
The recitation helped passing magic spell on yantra tattoo. The period of time required for the full process depends upon how small or large the design is.
After being tattooed by Master Noo Kanpai, his followers should strictly follow his rules of behavior. Not having sexual misconduct, and not cursing parents – these are the most serious rules. If anyone breaks a rule, he will immediately loose the powerful spells. Even the invulnerable men are no exception, they can not maintain the power. In addition, their moral strength will decline suddenly. Other than that they deserve to be punished sacredly. As a result, the ones wearing ancient tattoo should observe them seriously to prevent their devaluation. Moreover, they need to perform good deeds, as of old saying “Good person, holy matters, spiritual protection will protect the devotees from harm.” This teaching is a caution that let us realize results of good and bad deeds.