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Chlouvānem traditional tattooing art is millennia-old, and even today the few tattoo artists strictly adhere to the traditional way, with non-electrical tools of sharpened wood or steel; in the Far East, there once was a local tradition of cutting the skin and inserting ink or ashes by rubbing the wound, but this has been outlawed because of the greater dangers; similarly, scarification, once common among dark-skinned people in the Western areas of the Inquisition before the Chlouvānem came (it still is common among the genetically and formerly culturally related Dabuke peoples to the West) has been outlawed, though there had been a religious debate for this decision. Tattoo-makers are artists, that train for decades with their masters before being able to practice the activity on their own; they are rare and often do not advertize themselves in any way, so that they are difficult to find and expensive. Coupled with the long time, often of years, that is needed for a tattoo, this further contributes to the low presence of tattoos in society.

Body painting (''~~mædhrañjunia~~''; ''~~piltajunia~~'' when on the face only), on the other hand, is a major part of Chlouvānem culture. Body paintings are worn in almost every festive occasion and in many religious ceremonies; there are specific designs not only for most ceremonies, but also for days and seasons, that are often worn by practicers of traditional arts, actors and actresses, and sportsmen. Body paintings, once done, last from a day to several weeks.<br/>

Body painting (''mædhrañjunya''; ''piltajunya'' when on the face only), on the other hand, is a major part of Chlouvānem culture. Body paintings are worn in almost every festive occasion and in many religious ceremonies; there are specific designs not only for most ceremonies, but also for days and seasons, that are often worn by practicers of traditional arts, actors and actresses, and sportsmen. Body paintings, once done, last from a day to several weeks.<br/>

Even if most people are able to paint at least their face, there are body painting artists that are a highly respected profession in Chlouvānem society; most body paints used today are still natural, being obtained from berries or some powdered rocks; synthetic paints have been created, but some of the most respected body painting artists refuse to use them, sticking to traditional natural paints.

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 Chlouvānem traditional tattooing art is millennia-old, and even today the few tattoo artists strictly adhere to the traditional way, with non-electrical tools of sharpened wood or steel; in the Far East, there once was a local tradition of cutting the skin and inserting ink or ashes by rubbing the wound, but this has been outlawed because of the greater dangers; similarly, scarification, once common among dark-skinned people in the Western areas of the Inquisition before the Chlouvānem came (it still is common among the genetically and formerly culturally related Dabuke peoples to the West) has been outlawed, though there had been a religious debate for this decision. Tattoo-makers are artists, that train for decades with their masters before being able to practice the activity on their own; they are rare and often do not advertize themselves in any way, so that they are difficult to find and expensive. Coupled with the long time, often of years, that is needed for a tattoo, this further contributes to the low presence of tattoos in society.
-Body painting (''mædhrañjunia''; ''piltajunia'' when on the face only), on the other hand, is a major part of Chlouvānem culture. Body paintings are worn in almost every festive occasion and in many religious ceremonies; there are specific designs not only for most ceremonies, but also for days and seasons, that are often worn by practicers of traditional arts, actors and actresses, and sportsmen. Body paintings, once done, last from a day to several weeks.<br/>
+Body painting (''mædhrañjunya''; ''piltajunya'' when on the face only), on the other hand, is a major part of Chlouvānem culture. Body paintings are worn in almost every festive occasion and in many religious ceremonies; there are specific designs not only for most ceremonies, but also for days and seasons, that are often worn by practicers of traditional arts, actors and actresses, and sportsmen. Body paintings, once done, last from a day to several weeks.<br/>
 Even if most people are able to paint at least their face, there are body painting artists that are a highly respected profession in Chlouvānem society; most body paints used today are still natural, being obtained from berries or some powdered rocks; synthetic paints have been created, but some of the most respected body painting artists refuse to use them, sticking to traditional natural paints.