Philippine 3 Star & Sun / Tribal line Art Butterfly T-Shirt

When tattoos came to mind,before the modern tattooing trend,we would often picture criminals,bikers and rebels. The first Spaniards to arrive in the Philippines,however,saw them quite differently when they were ultimately defeated by fierce,noble warriors from the Visayas,covered in complex tattoo designs all over their body. That day,these painted people or “Pintados” as called by conquistadors cemented their mark in the diverse history of the Philippines. The tattoos that these warriors possessed were not just meant for decorative purposes. The tattoos of the Pintados project an aura of intimidation and fear towards their enemies,which was a part of their psychological strategy during tribal war and raids.