Cultural heritage at risk: Moroccan tribeswomen see facial tattoos disappear amidst modern beliefs
AFP
Oct 13, 2024 5:18 PM IST
The tradition of facial tattoos among Moroccan Amazigh women, once a symbol of beauty and identity, is fading due to evolving religious interpretations.
Many attribute the near-disappearance of facial tattoos to Morocco's changing religious attitudes in recent decades, with interpretations of Islam where inked skin and other body modifications like piercings are prohibited taking hold.
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