The POLYNESIAN TATTOO Handbook: Practical guide to creating meaningful Polynesian tattoos

by Roberto Gemori

This book by the creators of TattooTribes.com takes the readers by the hand through the meaningful beauty of Polynesian tattoos, in a clear and easy to read way that helps understanding many traditional symbols and how they can be used to create a custom personal piece.
The book is beautifully crafted for easier consultation and a more enjoyable experience and it features:
- List of symbols and their meanings.
- Quick reference to find the right symbols for the desired meanings.
- Positioning the elements.
- Step by step creation process.
- Live examples and case studies.
- How to deal with names
- A lot more!

156 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 2, 2011

Reviews

[Jordan K · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introduction to Polynesian tattoo design, with some ideas around the meaning of symbols. I would recommend Volume 2, as it goes into more detail and provides more ideas by island if you're looking to design your own tatau.

[Alina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guide for Polynesian tattoo ideas.

I'll be getting a poly-tat soon and was looking for some ideas to design my own. Some of my family is from the Melanesian islands, in particular Fiji and papua New guinea. As its hard to find traditional designs from these islands unless I go there, I am settling for some common oceanic tribal designs to create my tattoo. This book was extremely helpful and will guide me with creating my own unique life story telling tattoo.

[Kerissa Savea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastically Rich

This is such a well thought out and reverent book, well deserved of the sacred art form and important root of our Polynesian culture. I feel blessed to have found it, I learned so much!!

[Sarah Brinkman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple & Informative

The book contents are perfectly divided in such a way that this book can realistically used as a reference quide