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'''Lasat Mata''' is a gift presented to a tattooist in [[Borneo]] as good luck.


Any piercing through the between-the-fingers webbing.
It is considered bad luck to draw the blood of a friend, and therefore, when first blood is drawn in tattooing, it is customary to give a small present to the artist; the present takes the form of four antique beads or some object worth about a dollar and is termed '''lasat mata''', for it is supposed that if it were omitted the artist would go blind and some misfortune would happen to the parents and relations of the girl undergoing the operation of tattooing.
 
'''Hand web piercings''' are most commonly rings between the thumb and forefinger, but are also often placed between any fingers.
 
Contrary to urban legend, this piercing is not at all dangerous. Perhaps the only additional risk is that your hands come in contact with more foreign bacteria than any other part of your body. Additional care needs to be taken to keep everything clean. As well as regular cleaning, salt soaks are essential.
 
To minimize [[Rejection|rejection]], placement is essential. An experienced piercer will place the jewelry so that it moves minimally and irritates the exit holes as little as possible. In addition, you may find that taping the surrounding fingers reduces the stresses that everyday movements put on the exit holes.
 
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Latest revision as of 07:04, 17 September 2023

Lasat Mata is a gift presented to a tattooist in Borneo as good luck.

It is considered bad luck to draw the blood of a friend, and therefore, when first blood is drawn in tattooing, it is customary to give a small present to the artist; the present takes the form of four antique beads or some object worth about a dollar and is termed lasat mata, for it is supposed that if it were omitted the artist would go blind and some misfortune would happen to the parents and relations of the girl undergoing the operation of tattooing.

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