The Hawaiian islands are known for many things: lush landscapes, relaxing beaches, and of course, traditional Hawaiian tattoos. Tattooing has been a part of the Hawaiian culture for centuries. In fact, Hawaiian tattoos are thought to be one of the oldest tattoo traditions in the world. Hawaiian tattoos are believed to have originated in the early 1700s and were used as a way to distinguish one tribe from another. Hawaiian tattoos were used to express identity, status, rank, and other important information. They were also used to mark important events and milestones in a person's life.