In the most common version in V. BC. e. it was borrowed from China, where it was used with the XI century. BC. e. In the Land of the rising sun tattoo acquired the exclusive title "iredzumi - Injection mascara. In the III. Mr. e. Chinese travelers who visited Japan, noted in the chronicle of San kuochi "that people of noble origin is different from the common people that are on the faces of the drawings. Illustrations included in the ancient Japanese epic and fable, confirm that in Japan, tattoos were reserved for the privileged class. Until the beginning of the XVII century. activities of Japanese
tattoo not represent artistic value. They were limited with simple motifs, which were copied for many centuries, a favorable climate for rapid development of art created by historical events in the XVII., Helped to create the beautiful art of tattoo as a separate branch of art. Largely on the formation of an exquisite tattoo was influenced by masters of Japanese woodblock prints ukiyo-e. Over time, tattoos - Fashion has become mandatory in certain social circles. At the beginning of the XIX century. in the largest Japanese city of Edo (now Tokyo), tattooing of the body stuck so that the list of seven wonders of the city probably would have been a craftsman, not having cutaneous drawings. During this period arose the tradition of tattooing among Japanese firefighters. As they worked, usually naked, the whole body, except for those parts of the arms from the elbow and lower legs, and down from the hips, was covered with tattoos. Was obtained edakii bathing suit, and each fire team had his trademark tattoo-style. Traders fish painted on the body of the fish, prostitutes - crab (the symbol of tenacity), professional players - dice or cards. With tattoos famous Japanese geisha to circumvent the ban on the demonstration of the naked body.
Covered with colorful patterns seemed certain imitation leather clothing, while making a woman more tempting. Not tattooed in this case were only the person who hands and feet.
Geisha were supposed to have only regular customers, who were very respectful to their "second wives", carrying with them a lot of time not only on the mats, but in conversations and walks. Often between geisha and her partner encountered strong feelings, and then they tattooed together. For example, in a sign of loyalty to each other at the hands of deposited moles, so that when the clutch hands "tag" each other were covered with his thumbs. Prick the names of lovers, accompanied by hieroglyphic "Ynot -" Destiny ", which in Russian can be interpreted as" love to the grave.
The popularity of tattoos has grown and because of the famous dramatic actor, who saw in it a new way to achieve the expressi
Period at the turn of XVIII - XIX centuries considered the "gold" in the history of Japanese tattoos. Motifs were painted not only beautify the body, but also the subject for reflection.