Azerbaijani attitude towards tattoos
The viewpoint of tattooing in Azerbaijani society has many faces. For some, it is a stain upon honor and for others, it is art. The younger generation is more curious about tattooing, but the mature technology tends to be more critical. It is for this reason that some people hide their tattoos by hiding them from their mom and dad, even though they live under one roof.
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JAM news Respondent Kamal Abdullah is a tattoo artist who has been in the business for six years. According to him, he has done tattoos with all types of art.
“I used to be suggested to come back to this sector. It was something I discovered as I continued to learn the basics. Both from the standpoint of client contacts and course of regulation.
For a year and half, I was able to study this art. Many people start to do tattoos very soon. Anybody who has the mandatory tools considers themselves a tattoo artist.”
Kamal feels that his recognition in Azerbaijan was also due to the reality that, six years back, there were very few of these individuals.
Kamal is also different from other people in the way he doesn’t use templates, propaganda and repeats himself.
“There are symbolic works. One example is the sign of infinity. This will’t be averted. But nobody can force me to repeat what another grasp did. I make some adjustments, change the design,” he notes.
“A stain on honor for ladies, a bodily stain for males”
Kamal Abdullah says that a number of the most typical tattoo stereotypes in Azerbaijan embrace a “stain on honor” for ladies and “bodily stain” for males.
He says that he is bored as a tattoo artist.
“Energy and the idea of statehood are very robust in Azerbaijan. It gained’t be an issue for the state to normalize any idea in society. Tattooing could be considered an artwork form, and if it became a tradition, any negative ideas would vanish. People are skeptical of any improvement and condemn it. The ones who dare not to make the effort are those to whom it is a sentence. If you consider tattoos to be an effective art form, then all your condemnation is null.
In accordance with Kamal, the first motive for the unfavourable angle in direction of tattoos in Azerbaijan is the affiliation with “getting inked”, the world of thieves, and life in jail: “For many years, individuals have evaluated it as a stigma. It has a really robust influence.”
“We’re thought of drug addicts or vagrants”
Farid Pashayev (tattoo artist) says another respondent believes that tattoo artists are either drug addicts, vagabonds, or that they have tattoos because of the age technology.
“It’s been 4 years since I’m on this enterprise. Part of society condemns all tattooists, and those who use them. This is why the Soviets have provided many explanations. That’s how the mindset was shaped. We’ve to hope for the following technology.”
Pashayev said that tattooing has a bright side in that anyone can learn the art and make money anywhere. There are also negative aspects. This is the most important aspect of the grasp’s private life.
“Not a person’s job”
“My household and relations thought that this was not a job for a person. Although I had been learning about the design of tattooing artwork, I told my family that I wasn’t interested in this. For two months, I kept my tattoo secret from everyone in my family. However, I feel that a tattoo artist should be able to show his tattoos.
A lot of purchasers fear that the tattoo could be dangerous and cause sickness. After seeing the tattoo, however, many buyers feel more relaxed once they have seen it. I believe this is a crucial element,” Farid emphasizes.
“I am going to the countryside solely within the chilly months”
Many younger people in Azerbaijan hide their tattoos from family members. This recreation of “cat and mouse” can final for months and even years. F.I. F.I.
“I reside in Baku removed from my household. My mom and dad live in the country. It is visible from all sides. Because they aren’t very favourable about the idea, I conceal the tattoo from them. It’s not because it is dangerous for the body, but rather, it’s because tattoos can be a problem for their mentality for both women and men.
I only visit my mom and dad during the winter months. I am able to wear a long-sleeve shirt when I go. It’s easy to disguise. I don’t need to be pressured. It’s true that I did it on my own, without even thinking about. I do believe that it should have been done at a safer location.
P.M. is another tattoo enthusiast who claims she now has four tattoos. She is able to hide all her tattoos from her mom and dad, even though they live in the same condominium.
“I’ve been hiding my tattoos from relations for an entire yr now. It’s tough, however potential. I use either patches or basis lotions on hot days.
I believe I gained’t cease at these tattoos. I’m positive in the event that they discover out, this may turn out to be a tragedy, however for my part, individuals ought to deal with such issues usually, with out feelings.”
