Tā MOKO: THE ART OF TRADITIONAL MāORI TATTOOING

Matāhita is the deeply respected art form within Māori culture. Practiced for centuries, it expresses the history, genealogy, and identity of an individual through intricate patterns applied to their skin. Each taua tells a unique story, passed down through generations. Skilled craftspeople, known as tā moko artists, meticulously ink the designs