Images on the body in ancient Karabakh culture

Abstract

Since the historical background of the topic of the presented article is very broad, this study only covers the historical development of the tattooing tradition, the meaning of some signs and the custom of «khinayakhdi», the reasons for its implementation, etc. has been noted. Traces of both traditions in ancient cultures have been investigated, why they are applied to the body, and with what technique. The result of the research allows us to say that both tatu and henna tradition do not have the same goals, ideas and content as they did in ancient times. A modern man does not make a symbol, mark or mark, even a plot, based on any religious belief or imagination, which is tattooed or hennaed on the body. It is just used as an ornament, decoration and part of modern fashion. It is a good thing that there are a number of existing tribes that still keep these customs and traditions alive with their goals and tasks and pass them on to future generations. However, in all regions of Azerbaijan, and especially in Karabakh, «khinayakhdi», which is performed as a part of the wedding tradition, is carried out in a distorted manner. This in itself leads to the wrong information of the future generations, and the customs are not performed correctly.