Tattoo Gallery > Maori / Pacific

Maori tattoos combined with celtic tattoo designs are becoming increasingly popular, a choice of those wanting to express or reflect their mixed heritage - the combination of the two art styles compliment each other.

Kirituhi - which means Skin art or body art is a relatively new term being used to describe Maori style tattoos. Kirituhi should not be confused with Ta Moko. Ta Moko is Taonga  - a national and sacred treasure.

As this style of art continues to form a new national treasure is born.