Rooted in religious sanction, the “Sak Yant” form of traditional tattoo has been a pivotal part of Thai culture for generations. The tattoo is believed to act as a form of spiritual shield for ...

If you were following pop culture even half-heartedly in the mid-2000s, you probably remember Angelina Jolie's adventures in Southeast Asia. During one of her most famous photo ops, the actress flew a ...

Wat Bang Phra, a temple in central Thailand, is renowned as a center for sak yant, a style of tattoo art believed by some to convey protective powers. An unordained tattoo artist applies ink with a ...

As travellers increasingly seek transformative wellness experiences, Indigenous cultural practices have entered the mainstream. From the commercialization of ayahuasca retreats to Mexican sweat lodges ...

Dr. Shephard's tattoos of enigmatic figures and Chinese characters run deeper than television. Actor Matthew Fox, who plays Shephard, acquired the tattoos before working on the show. The writers of ...

Before our trip to Thailand, many friends and readers inquired as to what we were most excited about. The epic food? Breathtaking beaches? Intricate temples? Friendly people and affordable prices? Of ...

More than 400 tattooists gathered at the World Tattoo Fair that took place from 15 to 17 February in the Grande Halle de La Villette near Paris. Among them, traditional Sak Yant tattooists who were ...

When people talk about getting Sak Yant in Chiang Mai, they’re usually thinking about receiving tattoos. The sacred designs, which are etched into the skin by monks or ajarns (blessings masters), are ...