Traditional irezumi is still done by specialist tattooists, but it is painful, time-consuming and expensive: a typical traditional body suit (covering the arms, back, upper legs and chest, but leaving an untattooed space down the center of the body) can take one to five years of weekly visits to complete and cost in excess of US$30,000.
Showing posts with label Japanese Irezumi Tattoo Designs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japanese Irezumi Tattoo Designs. Show all posts
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Japanese Irezumi Tattoo Designs
Traditional irezumi is still done by specialist tattooists, but it is painful, time-consuming and expensive: a typical traditional body suit (covering the arms, back, upper legs and chest, but leaving an untattooed space down the center of the body) can take one to five years of weekly visits to complete and cost in excess of US$30,000.
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