Tā MOKO: THE ART OF TRADITIONAL MāORI TATTOOING

Matāhita is the deeply respected art form within Māori culture. Practiced for centuries, it represents the history, genealogy, and identity of an individual through intricate motifs applied to their skin. Each mōko tells a unique story, passed down through generations. Skilled artists, known as tā moko artists, meticulously apply the designs us