Month: September 2025

In Istanbul, tattoo artists are merging the Ottoman tradition of calligraphy with modern ink designs. Arabic and Turkish scripts, once used in manuscripts and architecture, […]

In Tehran, tattooing remains officially frowned upon, but an underground movement of artists continues to grow. Many young Iranians use tattoos as silent symbols of […]

Tokyo launched a massive tattoo festival combining samurai heritage and modern anime culture.Designs ranged from katana-wielding warriors to colorful manga characters. Attendees dressed in cosplay […]

Seoul celebrated the link between K-pop idols and tattoos.Tattooists recreated logos of famous bands, lyrics, and minimalist designs inspired by Korean pop aesthetics.

Beijing introduced an exhibition combining ancient Chinese art with tattooing.Designs included dragons, phoenixes, and calligraphy, blending traditional symbols with modern styles.

Mumbai’s festival mixed cinema, dance, and tattoos.Designs included Bollywood stars, musical notes, and colorful festival patterns like rangoli.

Bangkok honored Sak Yant sacred tattoos with a religious festival.Monks tattooed blessings while thousands gathered to receive spiritual protection ink.

The Kalinga province honored legendary tattooist Whang-Od with a festival celebrating indigenous patterns.Hand-tapped tattoos with bamboo sticks were performed by younger apprentices continuing the tradition.

Sydney hosted a tattoo festival on a floating venue by the Harbour.Designs focused on sharks, waves, and Aboriginal-inspired art.

Rotorua held a gathering highlighting Maori Ta Moko tattooing.Traditional facial tattoos were performed alongside contemporary Polynesian body art.