Shanghai Artists Push Boundaries With 3D-Textured Tattoos

Tattoo studios in Shanghai are pioneering 3D-textured tattoos that create the illusion of raised surfaces such as scales, armor, and gemstones.

Using advanced shading and micro-ink layering, artists produce designs that look and feel almost tactile. Fashion-forward youth in Shanghai are driving the trend, with dragon scales and cyberpunk-inspired armor proving most popular.