Tattooing is a form of body art that involves inserting pigments under the skin to create designs, symbols, or writing. This process involves using needles that penetrate the deeper layers of the skin, depositing ink and creating a permanent image.History of the tattooTattoos date back thousands of years and have been found on mummies and archaeological finds in cultures as diverse as Egypt, Polynesia, and Japan.Every culture has its own traditions and meanings associated with tattoos, which can represent social status, membership in a group, or rites of passage.