The ancient art of the Hawaiian tattoo is called “kakau” and each symbol and pattern bears significance to one’s lineage. @FairmontOrchid‘s Hui Holokai Ambassador, Joel Galdeira loves designing Hawaiian tattoos for our guests! #huiholokai This special experience is available at @FairmontOrchid by making a reservation with our recreation department. Guests may dial extension 7524 for reservations. | Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

In this Hawaiian tattoo tradition, the artist chooses the design for you. Keone Nunes is a world-renowned for his work as a tattoo master. He practices hand-tapping tattoos. 🎥: Insider (YT) #alohawaii 🌺🌺 #alohalover | Aloha Lover

On this episode of Macro Beauty, we meet Michelle who is getting a Traditional Hawaiian Hand-Tap Tattoo. She met up with Hawaii’s first-titled Kahuna Kā Uhi (tattooing priest) to experience it first hand. Watch this episode to learn how this process works. | Refinery29