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Hawaiian Kakau Tattoos: Traditional Tattooing, Ocean Motifs, and Hawaiian Cultural Identity (Global Tattoo Traditions) - Softcover

Book 12 of 12: Global Tattoo Traditions

Rune, Aksel

 
9798250148566: Hawaiian Kakau Tattoos: Traditional Tattooing, Ocean Motifs, and Hawaiian Cultural Identity (Global Tattoo Traditions)
Softcover
ISBN 13: 9798250148566
Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Hawaiian Kākau Tattoos is a guide for readers interested in Hawaiian tattoo tradition, ocean-inspired motifs, and the design logic behind kākau-style composition. It combines cultural background with practical design thinking so you can understand how patterns, flow, and placement work together on the body.

In this book you will find

  • A short history of Hawaiian tattooing and how kākau developed over time
  • An overview of Hawaiian cultural identity and why tattooing mattered in daily life
  • Explanations of common motifs, pattern families, and core visual structures
  • Black-and-white picture pages showing design ideas and motif variations
  • Guidance on composition, flow, placement, and balance on the body
  • A glossary of key terms and a reference section for further reading

Whether you are a tattoo artist, someone planning a piece, or a reader drawn to Hawaiian visual culture, this book gives you a clear foundation for understanding Hawaiian kākau tattoos and using that knowledge in design choices.

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Publisher
Independently published
Publication date
2026
Language
English
ISBN 13 
9798250148566
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
94