Polynesian Tattoo Regions

A research library on every major Pacific tattoo tradition — from the birthplace of the tatau in Samoa to the carved moko of Aotearoa and the dense patutiki of the Marquesas. Micronesia and Melanesia are covered here as neighbouring Pacific regions, not as Polynesian traditions. Use this hub to study the lineage, motifs, and meaning behind the work that shapes every design at IslandTAT San Diego.