Thai Magic Tattoos: The Art and Influence of Sak Yant

During the last 20 years tattooing has experienced a veritable renaissance in modern societies. For centuries before this, however, Buddhist monks, using magical incantations and spells, have been covering people’s bodies with indelible ink marks in the belief that they will attrack luck, wealth and blessings, and provide protection against evil spirits and render the bearer invulnerable to stab wounds and even bullets. Known in Thailand as Sak Yant, these ancient tattoos are today experiencing a revival in popularity both in their own country and beyond. This book illustrates one of the last living examples of authentic traditional tattooing.

 

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During the last 20 years tattooing has experienced a veritable renaissance in modern societies. For centuries before this, however, Buddhist monks, using magical incantations and spells, have been covering people’s bodies with indelible ink marks in the belief that they will attrack luck, wealth and blessings, and provide protection against evil spirits and render the bearer invulnerable to stab wounds and even bullets. Known in Thailand as Sak Yant, these ancient tattoos are today experiencing a revival in popularity both in their own country and beyond. This book illustrates one of the last living examples of authentic traditional tattooing.

 

Publisher: River Books Press

Hardback

2013

ISBN: 9786167339214