In this episode of the Tattoos with Intention podcast, Taylor from the Tattoo Pathway team hosts a profound discussion with cultural tattoo practitioner Lane Wilcken.
As a scholar and advocate for the traditional tattooing practices of the Philippines, particularly Batok, Lane delves into the spiritual and cultural significance of these ancestral markings. The conversation explores the importance of emotional, mental, and spiritual readiness for both those giving and receiving tattoos, and the distinction between tattoo artists and practitioners. The episode highlights the rigorous process of becoming a practitioner, the ethical considerations involved, and the importance of maintaining integrity and humility.
Lane also emphasises the avoidance of cultural appropriation and the necessity of connecting with one's own cultural ancestry. The discussion concludes with Lane advocating for a shift in mainstream tattoo culture towards more meaningful and sacred practices.
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