#Berber tattooing

[youridlisen]

Berber Tattooing: Exploring Amazigh Tattoo Culture and Moroccan Women’s Face Tattoos (Book)

Berber tattoos, also referred to as Amazigh tattoos, serve as a vibrant reflection of the diverse cultural heritage of North Africa's indigenous Berber population. These meticulously crafted and captivating tattoos transcend mere skin-deep artistry; they function as vessels embodying the rich tapestry of heritage, social standing, and personal narratives seamlessly interwoven into the very fabric of Berber identity.

With a historical lineage stretching back millennia, the Berber people have fostered a profound connection with the natural world. Within the realm of Berber tattoos, this deep affinity manifests through a striking array of symbolic depictions, each laden with profound meanings that resonate with life, belief systems, and pivotal moments.

Nature assumes a central role in the realm of Berber tattoos, where symbols bear the imprint of animals, plants, and celestial bodies. The towering palm tree, symbolizing strength, growth, and resilience, serves as a potent representation of life and prosperity deeply ingrained in Berber culture. Likewise, the snake, embodying a guardian spirit, symbolizes wisdom and healing, acting as a protective force against malevolent influences and ushering in good fortune.

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Drawing from ancient Egyptian iconography, the Berber people adopted the Eye of Horus, a potent symbol believed to ward off evil and usher in good luck. Equally significant is the Hand of Fatima, an open palm that serves as a protective talisman against the evil eye and negative energies.

The Amazigh Cross, often referred to as the “Agadez Cross,” serves as a compass of sorts, offering guidance and orientation during travels and life’s journeys. In the vibrant world of Berber tattoos, women play a central role, embodying themes of fertility, femininity, and the enduring legacy of the tribe.

Berber tattoos are not mere embellishments; they are markers of life’s milestones and rites of passage. For young Berber girls, their first tattoos, often received during puberty, symbolize the transition into womanhood and eligibility for marriage. These tattoos bear not only ink but the weight of cultural identity and pride.

The complexity and number of tattoos worn can also signify an individual’s standing within the community. Leaders and elders, with their wealth of wisdom and life experiences, may display more intricate and elaborate tattoos.

From “Berber Tattooing: Exploring Amazigh Tattoo Culture and Moroccan Women’s Face Tattoos”, illustrated by Mohammed Jiari

In recent times, there has been a renaissance of interest in Berber tattoos. Efforts to preserve and reinvigorate this ancient art form have borne fruit. Modern-day artists and tattoo enthusiasts explore the depths of Berber symbolism, infusing tradition with innovation to create contemporary designs that pay homage to the past.

This resurgence is not only about the art itself but also about nurturing cultural pride and identity among the Berber community. These timeless designs remain a vibrant and integral part of Berber heritage, ensuring that the symbolic meanings of Berber tattoos continue to thrive, enchanting and resonating with generations to come.

#africa #amazigh #berber #morocco #tattoo #tattoos #art #berber rug #Berber tattooing #maroc #marocco #berber tattoos #berber symbols #tattooing #kabyle #tribal tattoo #tribal art #african culture #african tribe #north africa #Berber Tattooing: in Morocco's Middle Atlas

[sandipancel]

MY HERITAGE TATTOOS RECONNECTED ME WITH MY ALGERIAN ROOTS

#berber tattooing #tattoo berber #berber tattoos #french prison tattoos #eating disorder tattoo small #ancestry tattoos #berber tattoo symbols meaning #divine rite tattoo #amazigh tattoos #berber facial tattoos #berber face tattoo #berber tattoo meaning #berber tattoos meaning #1962 tattoo meaning

[thattunisiandude]

A tattooed Tunisian amazigh woman

#tunisia #north africa #africa #berber #amazigh #maghreb #tunisian #photography #vintage #tattoos #traditional #traditional clothing #traditions #culture

[aurasium]

Fatma the redhead

Amazigh matriarch of Aures, Algeria

She rose to prominence when her two brothers declined to engage in armed conflict against the encroaching Ottoman Turks, considering it too perilous. In response, she exiled them and subsequently achieved a significant triumph in the city of Constantine."

#history #woman #artwork #berber #amazigh #north africa #aures #chaouia #algeria #tarot #tattoos #art

[algerianity]

Sepia-tinted photos from over 50 years ago show striking facial tattoos of women from indigenous populations in Algeria. But documentation of these women has faded like the aged photographs. In Algeria today the actual practice of facial tattooing is disappearing along with the older generation. One particular indigenous group losing this cultural marker is the Chaouia of the Aurès Mountains in northeastern Algeria.

This project from Pulitzer Center student fellow Yasmin Bendaas captures incredible portraits and stories from Chaouia women when investigates the origins and disappearance of tattooing, especially with the advent of literacy and Islam's spread. Bendaas' work is available on Amazon for purchase 🇩🇿🇩🇿

— Norfafrica

#my kind of tattoos #dz #algeria #algérie #dzair #amazigh #chaoui #berber tattoos #berber #berberstyle #algérienne #algériemaroctunisie #algerian #culture #berberism

[qursidae]

Gaslight (the Great Houses), Gatekeep (Godhood), Girlboss (The Seven Trials)

[Carrd 🃏]

#llaila samarys #morrowind #the elder scrolls #Nerevarine #rpg #the elder scrolls morrowind #Fun fact: #Morrowind aesthetic reminds me of Morocco so when I made her I somewhat based her facial tattoo on Amazigh (Berber) tattoos

[awomanontheinternet]

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#awoti #awomanontheinternet #aurelie sanhaji #a woman on the internet #tattoos #tattooed girls #inked #amazigh #berber

[escinsight]

Everything You Need To Know About 'Tattoo' By Loreen

Everything You Need To Know About 'Tattoo' By Loreen

The Artist Lorine Zineb Noka Talhaoui, better known simply as Loreen, is the most hotly anticipated artist in this year’s 28-strong Melodifestivalen line up. The 39-year-old was born to Moroccon Berber parents in Stockholm but spent most of her time growing up an hour away in Västerås, on the banks of Lake Mälaren. Idol was her breakthrough into the Swedish music scene, finishing 4th in a year…

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#berber #cazzi opeia #euphoria #jimmie "joker" thörnfeldt #karin gunnarsson #loreen #meaning #mellopedia #peter boström #routine #scen #schlagerprofilerna #staging #story #symbols #tattoo #thomas G:son #tobias rylander

[chavi-wazhere]

Berber tattoo practice and other stuff

#berber tattoos #berber #north africa #North African art #traditional drawing #traditional art #traditional doodle #traditional illustration #traditional sketch #sketchbook #sketch #art #small artist #Jewish artist

[sayxit]

#tattoos #berber #north africa

[cybermilkart]

#amazigh #amazigh tattoo #berber tattoos #berber #algerian #illustration #cybermilk #digital art #artists on tumblr #art #drawing #digital drawing #portrait #study #illustrators on tumblr #expression study #creepy cute

[twofeetadventures]

We escape the heat of Marrakech and travel to the High Atlas. We visit the Kasbah of Telouet and get to know the culture of the Berbers during Ramadan when we break our fast.

#Atlas #Atlas Mointains #High Atlas #Dinner #Ramadan #Berber #Invitation #Breaking the fast #Glaoua-Berber #Glaoui clans #Henna tattoo #Dogs #Cooperative #Culture #Moroccan #Minerals #Olive oil #Passport #Stone desert #Telouet #Carpets #Thami El Glaoui #Zellijes

[smmayling]

DÖRT KOLLU ESNEK LED IŞIK PROFESYONEL MAKYAJ ÇEKİM IŞIĞI ✨ ~ #ringlight #selfieışık #selfieled #love #instagood #instagram #nkşticaret #stüdyo #kuaför #hair #berber #ekipman #gammer #makeup #güzellik #güzellikmerkezi #güzelliksalonu #ipekkirpik #ipekkirpikistanbul #tattoo #stayl #hospital #ortodontia #çekimaksesuarları #istanbul #toptansatış #tiktok #keşfet #keşfetteyiz #reels (Türkiye) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpV8FufMxo-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ringlight #selfieışık #selfieled #love #instagood #instagram #nkşticaret #stüdyo #kuaför #hair #berber #ekipman #gammer #makeup #güzellik #güzellikmerkezi #güzelliksalonu #ipekkirpik #ipekkirpikistanbul #tattoo #stayl #hospital #ortodontia #çekimaksesuarları #istanbul #toptansatış #tiktok #keşfet #keşfetteyiz #reels

[sandipancel]

#berber face tattoo #ancestry tattoos #amazigh tattoo #inked tattoo artists with ancestors #berber tattoos #heritage tattoos #inked linking artists with ancestors

[blatterpussbunnyfromhell]

The urge to tattoo my body with Berber and celtic symbols mixed with a lauburu is GNAWING at me. I don't have the money for that yet, though.

#pers #it might sound like a weird mix but it's actually (some of) my family's ethnicities #that way no one would say i look ethnically ambiguous again #tattoos #basque #celtic #berber #amazigh

[ohhnorr]

Genshin impact is so painful now

I love this game to death, the open world and its lore, the dragons, the gameplay, and the land of liyue reeled me in. And ofc Kaeya was one of the major reasons I started playing. I've been playing the game like maybe a month since it was released. So, like the launch era (yes I take pride in that it was the best era).

Mondstadt was an amazing introduction, to the familiar buildings of Germany. And the beautiful design of the culture mixed with the signature of genshin's design made the characters brilliant. Now the first story event (reconciling stars??) made me heavily excited about all the lore that was hidden ingame.

When I got to liyue I was glued to the game, forever, I thought. This was china from a whole nother perspective for me as a Moroccan. And to see such an elegant (not heavily sexualized) character like Ninguang in that cutscene. Yo, I fell in love. Childe was cute too, but then the man that got me everything or anything related to excitement and admiration came upon us. Zhongli. Oh, he was the package, with a beautiful outfit reminding u of the Chinese culture as it has its own modern genshin signature twist. Stunning. It's such characters that get me obsessed with games. Next to all of the intricate details and lore plus gameplay.

To finish off, Inazuma. That was one beautiful region, from the flora to the architecture. The temples and that beautiful quest. Ayaka's design is by far one of my favourites. Her design has her culture written all over it and it's beautiful. In Inazuma, we have so many characters inspired by their Japanese ancestry and it looks stunning and recognizable.

But then the sumeru leaks dwindled along. I was super excited for sumeru, that was my downfall.

After seeing these 3 beautifully represented cultures i was so naïvely excited for Sumeru. And thats expected right, i was rightfully excited to see the beautiful culture of the middle east, north africa and SEA being equally represented like the other three.

But thats when i heard al haitham an important arab figure whose name is now being occupied by a white buff tech man with a fandom who couldnt even pronounce his name right and call him habibi ?

ATTENTION: REPRESENTING. SWANA

Unrecognizable. In no way was the representation of Sumeru as intricately thought out as with the other regions. We have been colorised, orientalized and sexualized once again.

I'm gonna start with the one hurting me the most, Dehya.

(Listen i only heard her name and i was so excited to see my culture in this game i was jumping and ecstatic to see representation--- wait she is a cat girl warrior tf)

Dehya's name is inspired by Dihya, the name of an Amazigh Algerian military queen (Kahena). So quite a name to live up to. The Imazighen (us North Africans) barely get any representation as it is. And when we do, we become drawn out as barbarians or savages (for example another "name" for us is Berbers which the Romans called us).

Now what does Dehya look like huh? Yes indeed she has been revealed to be some warrior cat with an wild and savage look. And as an amazigh i hoped to see at least a little of our beautiful culture respresented. Yet i didint recognize any cultural aspects in comparison to litteraly any character in this game.

While we actually wear alot of beautiful jewelry! And we also have beautiful tribal tattoos, and Dihya herself is such a stunning figure to take refrence from.

But instead we get practically nothing. So we are now standing up for her. And yet there are people complaining against us saying that sexualization happens to every character. But Dehya is litteraly oversexualized on such a level that no cultural aspect is recognizable nor a point of interest.

Look im aware of the sexualization of female characters in games especially in gacha's. And its mostly the reason why i dont play alot of them. Yet in genshin its more mild and the design still upholds cultural aspects. Like with Inazuman characters; https://www.reddit.com/r/Genshin_Impact/comments/o7eifv/inazuma_characters_design_analysis_spoilers_for/

And alot of Liyue characters;

This is why i ask of the bare minimum. To analyze and take interest in the amazigh culture. So Dehya's design could be oh so much more elevated and still badass. Because we as well would love to see a badass cat warrior with actual amazigh tattoos, clothes and jewelry.

Unfortunatly she isint the only problematic character.

Nilou, is an Persian dancer. Whilst having culturally accurate horns from the Sassanian period and a burst move from the gorgeous Persian dance. She has still been sexualized and orientalized. Dancers have always had their stomachs covered. Its culture, it's beautiful. By exposing the belly it's unrecognizable as Persian and becomes mixed with the Arab belly dancing outfit. If they want to sexualise her that badly then exposing the belly is the worst move- it erases the culture, it mixes with another culture, it sexualizes and orientalizes. It becomes a problem.

(Cr: demonscallme on twitter)

Tighnari, an amazigh name supposedly Moroccan. With ears from the fennec an animal from the western desert. Other than that his outfit and design is all over the place. In genshin they are more than capable of making modern day clothing mix with cultural themes. Yet this is not working at all. Nothing is recognizable nor representative of anything amazigh nor arab. Its just a jumbled mess. Disappointing in comparison to the modern clothing and cultural mixture of design with for example zhongli.

Dori is the worst of all the characters. She is orientalized and sexualized. No one encounters representation except seeing a  fucking joke. She has no cultural aspects that are recognizable instead she is the spitting image of an orientalized character. They have a huge region and countries with countless cultures to take interest in. Yet they went with none and followed stereotypes. Her clothing is also grossly sexualized for a child model. It's disappointing how we are being spat on, our cultures are being treated like a joke.

Now a major argument against anything related to the word orientalism had been "it's fictional".

Stereotyping and racism are stated under orientalism. When we say it's racist, stereotyped, and so orientalized it is wrong, it should not be spread around as if it's nothing. It hurts to see and it's disrespectful. So we SWANA deserve just like the german, Chinese and Japanese to be respected and upheld with the same input into our designated region. This game isin't so fictional anymore.

Colourism, all characters until now are pale. Not denying it. We have in the swana region, people of all colours. If u are gonna represent characters from that region we expect different skin tones. To be recognizing oneself is an amazing experience. And it would be representing swana perfectly. It does not hurt it only embraces. That's why we are speaking up about this. Look I'm willing to wait, to take this back, the moment we get a broad set of people from different skin colours. Its not hard to do, it does not contradict anything. So why are people still pressed? Aren't we supposed to break free from the stupid standard of the pale is elevated. There are white Arabs yes, I'm not saying we can't have any pale characters. But with a region as broad as the swana region. There are bound to be some different skin tones and that should not be ignored.

To conclude,

we want to have equal input into our region as there has been done with the previous three. We want people to see our beautiful cultures. And above all, we want to be respected. Yes, we cannot have everything, but it does not hurt to try. It does not hurt to speak out. And you who are against this notion, you are not achieving freemogems out of this. You are not changing our minds. You are not the only one in the world. Broaden your perspectives. For the sake of an exceptional game.

#genshin impact #genshin impact inazuma #genshin #genshin impact liyue #genshin impact leaks #sumeru #genshin leaks #genshin impact sumeru #sumeru leaks #genshin impact dehya #dehya #genshin impact haitham #al haitham #Tighnari #Dori #Nilou #Collei #genshin sumeru