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Tangled in Polynesian culture and tradition, each of Island TAT’s designs come equipped with motivation and stories too good not to be shared with friends.
My Signature Design / Mana feature
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Design Meanings
Signature Design Words Behind the Motivation: By Joshawa Elsas
- Rasta Lions – Far away the design looks like wings, but at a closer look the image of 2 lions are looking at each other take shape.
- Stingrey - Designed exclusively for USC Trojan football fans and represents Rey Maualuga’s nickname, the Stingrey.
- Journey –Inspired by our ancestor’s journeys. Tribal icons depict a story of our fearless ancestors
- Vision – A mainstream design with a personal touch of Island TAT’s distinctive style.
- Samoa Weapon – Common between Polynesian cultures were the wars that took place among tribes and villages. Weapons used were prominent symbols of these wars.
- Chamorro – A design for the Chamorro’s to wear with pride.
- Tribal flight –A tribal shoulder tattoo design spread across the chest, and on the back, a tribal cross with wings emphasizing Island TAT’s Christian origins.
- Guam Hook – Very common to all the islands is the fish hook. The hook is brings food to the family and its meanings include success and skillfulness.
- Tako – An octopus lies on the side of the shirt with Polynesian tribal along the tentacles.
- Rays –A designer favorite, Rays was created to be a very bold Polynesian tribal design coming off the shoulder and across the chest. It also has the Mana on the back.
- Mana – Island TAT’s signature logo and created as a representation of where the brand’s inspiration lies.
- Ikaika – The Ikaika warrior helmet symbolizing strength and courage represents the strength of the Polynesian culture.
- Faith- Needed in everyday struggles of life
- Armor – Named the armor of God because it was designed after the verse Ephesians 6:10.
- Dolphin – Accents the female’s body with movement and flow
- Peacock –A peacock design with the words “paradise found”
- Hibiscus – Represents beauty and love for all Island TAT’s women followers
- Poly weave – Symbolizing the strength of family, this tribal has sharks teeth around the edges, which symbolize a strong personality or lack of fear.
- Chamorrita – Destined for the Chamorrita’s out there, the design features a Guam seal shining over the design with rays of a sun.