Hannya Tattoo Irezumi
To understand this popular men s tattoo design it is important that you first understand the basics of noh theatre.
Hannya tattoo irezumi. The hannya mask tattoo. These masks are used to tell you the mood or identity of the character they are portraying. Indomitable is our weekly series where we examine various motifs in traditional japanese tattooing irezumi while looking at work from some of the most talented tattoo artists in the world. Recently started my head tattoo with an awesome dude named zenon at tabernacle tattoos in ybor fl.
Apr 23 2020 explore roman zakharyak s board hannya mask followed by 104 people on pinterest. In addition the japanese waves are great filler for most japanese tattoos when you are looking to fill those gaps between the big images of japanese irezumi. Besides traditional hannya tattoos which follow the irezumi style many tattooists are injecting their personal twist. The hannya mask tattoo and wave tattoo symbolize the ebbs and flows of life in all its forms.
What does the hannya mask tattoo symbolize. The origin and the meaning behind the hannya mask tattoos. This even relates to women and the feelings of jealousy. Let s take a look at a popular choice for many admirers of irezumi.
Dudes entire shop has so much traditional and neo trad arts i adore it. See more ideas about tattoos japanese tattoo hannya mask tattoo. Actors of the noh theatre would use this mask as well as others in their performances of we known traditional stories. After a spell of bad luck and bumpy roads i did a mini research project on various yokai both those i know and didnt know of before and finally figured the differences between some i was confused about.
An example shown below preserves many of the hannya masks characteristics but also blends the illustrative style of brothers grimm s fairy tales. See more ideas about japanese tattoo japan tattoo japanese tattoo art. Jun 17 2020 explore deanna s board hannya tattoos followed by 1550 people on pinterest. Ryu tattoo aka japanese dragon tattoo.
A traditional irezumi this sleeve tattoo builds on the central mask with popular shade motifs such as waves and flowers to give it more extensive contrast between color and shade. Arguably the most recognizable creature in japanese iconography is the dragon. The poached egg yellow of the character s eyes is an especially well applied technique making them stand out from the blue purple and red throughout the remaining image. Many men choose the hannya design including celebrity tattoo artist ami james.