Month: September 2025

In Cusco and Lima, textile historians and tattoo artists co-host workshops where traditional Incan geometric patterns are adapted into tattoo flash. The classes teach pattern […]

A vegan tattoo parlor in Shoreditch, London, that pioneered plant-based inks and cruelty-free aftercare products is expanding to Berlin and Barcelona.The studio has gained a […]

In Tallinn, artists are creating tech-themed tattoos that celebrate Estonia’s digital-first identity—stylized e-Residency logos, circuit-like motifs, and pixelated folk patterns. Coding bootcamps partner with studios […]

Tattoo shops in Rio de Janeiro report unprecedented bookings as Carnival-inspired designs surge in popularity.Common themes include feathers, samba dancers, neon masks, and colorful geometric […]

In Riga, cultural programs teach students about Latvian folklore—forest spirits, sun motifs, and the Song Festival emblem—and invite them to create tattoo designs that embody […]

Tokyo researchers have unveiled a biomechanical tattoo system where robotic nanofilaments are embedded under the skin, causing tattoos to subtly move.A koi fish tattoo can […]

Vancouver has opened North America’s first Tattoo History Museum, chronicling Indigenous, sailor, and modern tattoo traditions.Exhibits feature ancient Haida designs, 19th-century sailor tools, and a […]

In Plovdiv and the Rose Valley, tattoo studios are creating designs inspired by Bulgaria’s famed rose-growing heritage—petal motifs, distillation icons, and folk patterns used in […]

Along the Adriatic coast, Croatian tattooists are designing pieces inspired by Dalmatian stonework, traditional lace, and maritime symbols like the karaka (old ship) and sea […]

In Budapest and rural regions, tattoo artists are translating traditional Hungarian embroidery motifs into skin art. Patterns inspired by Matyó and Kalocsa stitching—bright florals and […]