Perception vs. Passion: The 107-Year-Old Tattoo Master
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Whang-Od is an iconic figure from the small mountain village of Buscalan in the Philippines, renowned as the country’s oldest mambabatok, a traditional tattooist. She’s currently 107 years old! Her fame stems from her mastery of the ancient “batok” tattooing technique, a practice that dates back over a thousand years. This unique method involves the use of charcoal soot and a sharp stick for traditional hand-tapping. Whang-Od’s journey in this craft began at the age of 16 when she started learning the traditional art from her father. People from all over the world come to see Whang-Od doing her magic.
