
Tattoo symbols/Bamboo
The bamboo is an Asian and Zen symbol. It's symbolism is old and deep and part of the old Japanese tattoo school tradition. For them it stands for strength and resilience and the reason will become obvious further down. It is also used as a medium for the ancient tattoo Thai technique. Bamboo thorns were used as needles by monks, to create an authentic tattoo. The art of ‘Sak Yant’ is inspired by religions – Buddhism, Animism and Brahmanism, all practiced in Asia. Sak Yants