What is the style of Angelina Jolie’s tattoos?
The Angelina Jolie Thai style tattoo designs that attract so many are known as Sak Yant tattoos.
To understand much more about this fascinating style, the traditions behind it and 10 of the most
popular and meaningful descriptions of Sak Yant tattoos we have written an in-depth article on
the topic. To find out more please visit this page.
But, as a brief overview and before we describe the Sak Yant designs Angelina wears, here’s an
introduction to what these super-cool tattoo designs are all about.
Sak Yant – The meaning behind the style
Let’s be honest, those mystical geometric tattoo designs that adorn many Southeast Asian
bodies attract westerners from every walk of life to follow suit, but what are these ‘patterns’ all
about?
While their correct name is ‘Sak Yant’ you may know them as: Thai Traditional tattoos or
Bamboo tattoos.
Sak means ‘Tattoo’ in the Thai language.
Yant is the Thai pronunciation of Yantra – A Sanskrit word referring to an ancient, mystical
diagram used in meditation.
The term Yantra is a commonly used one in “Dharmic religions”.
Examples being: Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism.
Sak Yant has been around far longer than many realise
Sak Yant is understood to have originated more than 2,000 years ago from Tai tribes living in
Southwestern China and Northwest Vietnam.
The art gradually spread southwards to Indonesia as well as the Philippines, but nowadays its
main practitioners are to be found in the Kingdom of Thailand.
You will also find this body art is practised in neighboring countries of Cambodia, Laos, and
Burma (now known as Myanmar) but to a much lesser extent.
These designs are made up of sacred geometrical, animal or deity designs and are completed
with Pali script offering the bearer benefits such as:
Power, Protection, Fortune and Charisma.
When receiving a traditional Sak Yant tattoo it will consist of 3 different components:
The Yantra, The Pali Script and associated Mantra.
What Sak Yant tattoos has Angelina got?
Her love of differently styled tattoos is plain to see, but Sak Yant tattoo designs obviously have a
very special place in her heart.
Here are the details of 4 highly stylistic designs that she wears with pride.
Angelina or not, the Hah Taew Sak Yant design is one of the most popular in this style and with
very good reason:
As well as having significant spiritual meaning it reflects major aspects of a person’s life. Each of
the vertical lines relate to a different part of your being:
1st Row: Prevents unjust punishment to the wearer and works to represent the cleansing of
unwanted spirits. It is also said to help protect your home.
2nd Row: Helps reverse and protect against bad horoscope constellations and to ward off bad
luck.
3rd Row: Protects the wearer against black magic. It acts to prevent curses being laid upon you.
4th Row: This row will energize good luck and enhance your success and fortune with regard to
future ambitions and lifestyle.
5th Row: This is a 4th row booster but also works when it comes to increasing your attraction
and charisma.
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