A tattoo artist in Cambodia’s so-called "Waiting Village" reflects on the devastating impact of war, which has nearly erased the traditional art form once central to the community. Once a thriving cultural practice tied to identity and heritage, tattooing has dwindled as generations fled conflict, leaving behind only a handful of aging practitioners. The artist describes the struggle to preserve a fading craft now overshadowed by modern migration and the scars of prolonged violence. Their story highlights how war reshapes not just lives, but entire traditions.
In Cambodia's 'Waiting Village', tattoo artist mourns trade lost to war The Star
