Tattoo Glossary — K
Kakau
Traditional Hawaiian tattooing, using bold geometric patterns applied by traditional hand-tapping methods. One of the Polynesian tattoo traditions, closely related to Samoan and Māori practices.
Related styles
See also
Tribal
Tattooing based on indigenous tattoo traditions from Polynesia, Borneo, Celtic cultures, Native American peoples, and others. Each tradition has distinct iconography and cultural context.
Pe'a
The traditional Samoan tattoo for men, covering the torso from the waist to the knees in geometric patterns. One of the most extensive traditional tattoo traditions in the world.