Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen:
Tattoos have been part of Oregon’s culture since before Oregon even existed. Today, more tattooers are getting licensed in the state each year. We explore the stories behind Oregon's ink, from Indigenous tattoo traditions, to sailor tattoos & Bert Grimm, & beyond:
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‘The Evergreen’: Oregon’s tattoo culture is older than Oregon itself
From Indigenous tattoo practices that survived colonization to sailor tattoos and Portland icon Bert Grimm, we learn the stories behind Oregon’s ink.