An artisanal body art

Unique, personal and manually created, handpoked tattoos are leaving a lasting impression, one layer of ink at a time

- SREYA DEB

TATTOOS ARE OFTEN considered a stamp of personality, a marker of character and a deeply personal symbolism that remain forever etched on our bodies.Making these creations more intricate and personal are handpoked tattoos, a unique form of body art that is now seeing an uptick among tattoo enthusiasts in India.

Largely similar in look and feel, but created in an entirely different technique, handpoked tattoos involve the usage of a stick, needle and ink to create art on the body.They are done by hand, rather than a tattooing machine, making the process feel artisanal and personal.