Imagine you are roaming in a city, whose streets and markets make you lose your sight at a glance. While tasting the local food, suddenly your eyes fall on a tattoo studio and then a thought comes to your mind, “Why not get the same tattoo about which I was thinking for years, get it done here? Now people are leaving a permanent mark of their travels on their body. The trend of tattoo tourism is increasing rapidly in other countries including India. Nowadays it has also become a part of fashion among the people.
People are traveling to Bali, London, Goa or Japan just to experience the artists, their style and culture closely. Tourists are getting a different memory here.
Nowadays, the memories that people bring while traveling are not limited to just photos or videos, but now the name of tattoo has been included in this list. People get anything on their skin. The sacred geometry of the Sak Yant Temple in Thailand, the ancient tebori technique in Japan or the traditional ancestral designs in Polynesia each place has its own identity. During this, tourists first research the artist, his technique and cultural importance. Then they decide which city, which artist and which genre best reflects their current life.
Let us tell you that this trend is increasing rapidly in India also. Getting a tattoo amidst the sea waves in Goa gives a different feeling. The feeling of freedom is reflected in every design here. The Goa Tattoo Festival held in December sees Indian and international artists combine their styles and techniques. Thousands of tourists reach here. Apart from this, people in Mumbai also want to express their identity, resilience and life stories through tattoos. The young and tech crowd of Bengaluru has embraced minimalist and geometric designs. Whereas in North-East India, tattoos have been a symbol of lineage and culture for centuries. Tattooing is a living language in the tribal communities of Nagaland, Arunachal and Mizoram.
