TATTOOS IN BARCELONA
The word tattoo comes from Tahiti and means to draw. This form of body decoration has been used for thousands of years, the oldest tattoos date back to the Neolithic, in cultures such as Polynesia, Japan, and Arabic.
Throughout history, tattoos have had various meanings or symbolisms. Nowadays, tattooing has become a form of personal expression, leaving old stigmas behind. It is estimated that in Spain almost 40% of Spaniards between 16 and 35 years old have at least one tattoo on their body.
With technological advances and thanks to the increasing study of tattoo artists, many of whom are draftsmen, illustrators, painters, etc.
In Eastern culture, tattoos are called Irezumi and are linked to the identity or history of each person...
Blackwork is called the style of tattoo that only uses pure black ink; It is very contrasted and does not allow shadows or grays...
As the word itself that defines this style says: they are tattoos made with a fine line. The most common are symbols, letters or minimalist drawings...
