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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

‘A little bit of pain and then permanent swag’: Hand Poking Creates a Legacy of Community

‘A little bit of pain and then permanent swag’: Hand Poking Creates a Legacy of Community

Vivian Perotto, Voice of BXO Writer March 13, 2025

From its roots in indigenous communities to being a part of current DIY trends, hand poke tattoos have developed into a low-cost, accessible art form.  Hand poking had several uses among indigenous...