And yet as popular as tattoos are now, the authentic cultural markings and patterns of old Hawai`i were nearly lost forever.
Almost gone, that is until Keone Nunes came along and saved them from cultural extinction.
Today, Hawaiian cultural tattoos are not only experiencing a revival, they also look distinctly different from all others you see.
Thatʻs because theyʻre not just body art for art sake, they actually tell you something about the wearer - who they are, where they come from and even their genealogy.
So naturally we were excited to visit Keone and take a tour of his studio where he does the work, and when we got there, we werenʻt disappointed.
Join us as we discover the authentic tattoos of pre-contact Hawai`i, why they were so much a part of the Hawaiian culture, and why theyʻre making such a strong comeback today in our brand new show all this week on Hawai`i’s award winning Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, July 4th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu, `Olelo, Channel 53
MONDAY, July 4th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, July 4th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, July 8th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, July 5th At 7:30 PM & THURSDAY, July 7th At 7:30 PM SATURDAY, July 9th At 8:00 PM - Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Making His Mark - A Visit With Keone Nunes”
Kakau or cultural tattoos in old Hawai`i were highly stylized unique patterns that carried information about the individual, their family and even genealogy. An ancient art done over the centuries with hand-made tools, it was nearly lost forever until Keone Nunes single-handedly revived it. Donʻt miss our amazing visit as Keone takes us inside his studio where he shows us his tools, examples of his work and the age-old process of creating this priceless cultural art he has now brought back to life - Watch It Here
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