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new traditional japanese
Honolulu, United States
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Suggested reads
Article
The Hidden Language of Wabori
A field guide to the dragons, warriors & blossoms of Japanese tattooing: what the classic motifs stand for, and the quiet logic that binds them into a single design.
Article
Butterfly Tattoo Meaning
What butterfly tattoos can mean: transformation, remembrance, love, cultural symbolism, colour, placement, and how to choose a design that feels like yours.
Interview
In conversation with Christian Maheux
He learned tattooing the old-school way, but has little interest in standing still. On creativity, freedom, learning from a younger generation & making a living without losing the art.
Interview
In conversation with Marcus Tinh Pham
East Van roots and Japanese discipline. A conversation on sacrifice, permanence, and why just being good isn't good enough anymore.
Article
A Deep Dive on Early European, British and American Tattooers
From Sutherland MacDonald to Bert Grimm, a history of the early tattooers who helped shape American traditional and Western tattooing.
Studio
Aloha Tattoo Hawaii
Suggested studios
Skin Deep Tattoo & Piercing
honolulu, united states
Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing
honolulu, united states
Billy
honolulu, united states
Bespoke Custom Tattoos
honolulu, united states
Chris Johnson
honolulu, united states
Hale Nui Tattoo Company
honolulu, united states
Suggested artists
Blake
kailua, united states
Mike Shapiro
honolulu, united states
Leo salazar
honolulu, united states
Santiago Gonzalez
honolulu, united states
Ricky Pantera
honolulu, united states
Stephanny Campos
kailua, united states