BODY ORNAMENT ART TRADITION GUDNA

Tattooing has been prevalent among tribal women in Madhya Pradesh since ancient times. Tattooing is the art of engraving indelible marks on the skin. This art is prominently practiced by various tribal communities in India. It is created as a form of prestigious ornamentation and beautification and is believed to precede death. Tattoo marks date back to 200 BC. Tattoos were found on the hands of women and on inscriptions found at Bharhut. The word "tattoo" is a form of Devanagari, meaning "writing" or "drawing." Traditionally, this art has been practiced as the process of inscribing figures, symbols, or ornaments on human skin. Each community practicing tattooing has its own meanings for the motifs and body parts. In addition to the body, similar motifs are also seen on walls and books on special occasions such as weddings and festivals.