The Traditional Sicanje Tattoos of Bosnian Catholic Women
This historical photograph features women displaying intricate tattoos on their forearms and hands. Known as 'sicanje' or 'bocanje,' this practice was a traditional custom among Catholic women in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The tattoos often featured crosses and various geometric or solar symbols. Historically, this tradition has been associated with the preservation of cultural and religious identity among the Croat population in the region during the Ottoman period. While the practice has faded in modern times, it remains a significant subject of study regarding Balkan folk customs and the historical efforts of local communities to maintain their heritage through symbolic body art.
Not very effective - you have whole Monteniggar und Herzegovia made by albanian bashi-buzuks and croatian (oh sorry Dalmatian - with spots) wombs. Northern parts got almost the same deal, but with austro-hungarian Y chromosome.
Let me guess, a zionist jew posted this
No one?
This conflict never dissapoints when it comes to people instantly hating each other :)
Of all the things that never happened. If you know a thing or two about islam you would know there is no such thing a force conversion in islam. If you are forced.. then you are not a muslim. Its contradicting. But hey... whatever keeps you are uncultured ignorant swine is fine t
No amount of tats can protect you from "forced conversion." It's still your decision after all. You just gave them your consent in exchange for your life.
Possible Illyrian heritage. Catholic Albanians have this tradition too
I guarantee this post was made by a butthurt serb to try and create division between Croats and Bosniaks.
Fuck me what a retarded post
The caption is mostly false/misleading. The tattoos are a real tradition among Catholic women in Bosnia, particularly Bosnian Croats, and preserving Christian identity in the face of Ottoman-era Islamisation was indeed an important function of the cross tattoos. But the caption’s