Tattoos in India

Ria

I've been wanting to get a tattoo for a longgg time, I've has something picked out for years and have been thinking that it might be an interesting way to end my trip in India. Does anyone have any advice on this? Is it a horrible idea?

thanks so much,
Ria

wonderwomanusa

It's pretty easy to get hepatitis in India, and there's a big AIDS epidemic there, too -- why take chances?

soulstation

I say its a gr8 idea but u shuld the rite place to get it done...

The earliest documented accounts of tattooing in India have been credited to explorer Marco Polo, who saw animal designs tattooed on native skin. From rural dwellers to tribals, from Jaunpur to the Ribari tribe in Kutch, tattoos have long been a cultural phenomenon in India. Then came hordes of celebs who turned them into a fashion statement, even though metro-dwelling bearers of body art risked being termed — according to popular perception — eccentric!

One recommendation would be: Michael Cowasji Mike’s Body – Art Studio
K-1/68, IIIrd Floor, Chittranjan Park
New Delhi – 110019
Phone 011-51603488, Mobile 9811365578
Email mikecowasji@yahoo.com or mike@tattoosbymike.com

His site www.tattoosbymike.com is down thesedays.
He is widely acclaimed professional and is considered by far the best in Delhi.

The cost varies accordingly, anything from Rs 1,500 to Rs 1 lakh for permanent tattoos, and Rs 250 to Rs 36,000 for temporary tattoos, which last for 2-3 weeks.

Ria

thanks for all the help everyone, I'd be very careful to make sure the needles were new and that the place was clean.

=)

phil69

take care,

not only the needles are the problem, but also to keep the new tatoo abolutely sterile for a few days...
might be a great problem not to get an infection while showering...

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Ikuru

Usally Im the one to say GO FOR IT! But not this time.... Really I dont see the need for you to do it over there. It is a Risk. A tatoo is a open wound you know... Why do it in india? There are tatoo artists all over the globe and Im sure there are some pretty darn good ones in you own backyard...
So do it before you go, that way you will have something to go with the Tan once you get there!.

Can we see the design?

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crvlvr

get a temporary (henna) tatoo in india, and get the permamnent one when you get back home..

my 2c...

venks

Hi Ria,

I wouldn't suggest you go for a tatoo...instead you go for Henna...cos its hygenic and you can put it where ever you want and you can get rid of it after some time...it wears off...

have a safe and enjoyable stay...

Cheers,
Venks