How Tattoos Are Made With Charcoal and Thorns In The Philippines | Still Standing | Insider Business

At 106, Apo Whang-od is the oldest known person practicing batok, a traditional tattooing technique that dates back 1,000 years in the Philippines. These tattoos were once badges of honor to warriors who protected the land. But centuries of colonization from the West made this art nearly obsolete. For more information on Spiritual Journey Tattoo, visit www.spiritualjourneytattoo.com. MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: How Lebanon’s Oldest Soap Factory Makes 30,000 Olive Oil Bars | Still Standing | Insider Business    • How Lebanon’s Oldest Soap Factory Makes 30...   How Native American Lacrosse Sticks Are Carved From Hickory Wood | Still Standing | Insider Business    • How Native American Lacrosse Sticks Are Ca...   Why The Moulin Rouge Spent $4 Million In Costumes | Still Standing | Insider Business    • Behind The Scenes At France’s Most Famous ...   ------------------------------------------------------ #Tattoo #InsiderBusiness #StillStanding Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Insider Business on Facebook:   / businessinsider   Insider Business on Instagram:   / insiderbusiness   Insider Business on Twitter:   / businessinsider   Insider Business on Snapchat:   / 5319643143   Insider Business on TikTok:   / businessinsider   How A 106-Year-Old Tattoo Master Revived A Filipino Tradition And Became A Worldwide Celebrity