Nestled deep within the remote mountains of northwestern Myanmar, the tiny Chin state is overflowing with rich history and culture. Chin state shares its borders with India and Bangladesh, and various customs and traditions are also shared with these countries. Over the centuries, the people of Chin were exposed to multiple foreign influences – from the zealous Christian missionaries to the powerful East Indian British Company. These external forces tried hard but ultimately failed to taint Chin heritage. The ethnic group remained strongly rooted to its culture, resolutely upholding their historic craft, the incredible art of facial tattoos.
It is believed that the art of tattooing was introduced to
