Apparently, Embroidery Tattoos Are A Thing And It Looks Cooler Than It Sounds (30 Pics)
Two art forms, both involving the use of needles, but seemingly worlds apart. But no more. Embroidery, a classical art that you are more likely to associate with your grandma, has combined with the tattoo scene to create beautiful, folky designs that are both unique and traditional at the same time.
The results speak for themselves. The rich, textured designs look like the ink has been sewn into the skin, and take on an almost 3D appearance as they 'pop' out at you. Many designs are a contemporary take on a timeless technique, with a series of tiny x's combining to form a bigger picture.
What do you think? Would you consider getting a tattoo like this? Scroll down to check out Bored Panda's list for inspiration, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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Threaded Vibrance
Threaded in Ink
Feathered Artistry Unleashed
WoW. Really beautiful. Never wanted a tattoo, but maybe i will now. Great idea!
Patch Perfectly Inked
Faded Floral Vibes
Classic Cartoon Cheers
Botanical Glitch Art
Stitched in Color
Stitching Through Time
Patchwork Personality
Threaded by the Sea
looks like an applique has been placed on the arm; see the loose threads on the outline....
Patchwork Charm
Stitched With Style
Threaded Ink Magic
Stitched in Ink
This one even looks like it has the tiny bits of paper from the embroidery patch.
Dueling Dudes in Denim
Quirky Inked Nostalgia
Floral Code Inked
Floral Vibes With A Twist
Floral Beats Within
Minion Mashup Madness
Patch Perfect Ink
Vintage Vibes Inked
These cross-stitch tattoos look like they were sewn into skin — in the best way. Discover more illusion-based and crafty tattoos in our unique tattoo ideas hub.
Modern Stitch Vibes
Patchwork Attitude
Threaded Ink Art
Threaded Cartoon Vibes
"look Morty, we are in a dimension were we are part of a Bad A*s Tattoo"
Pixel Perfect Bloom
Unexpected Mashup Alert
Living Life Stitch by Stitch
I like them, very detailed. But I am wondering how well they will hold up, especially those with little to no black ink. Red is gone at a different rate than white and greens, so you will have to keep up (wow.. that will be a very painstakingly precise task) or cover in some years. (I have lots of ink - I think the reds/pinks fade in about ten years, so all the detailed crosses will be blurs)
If you want your ink to last, you have to protect it from the sun. I have a full back piece and I NEVER go without sunscreen on the whole thing in the summer. Natural fading happens, but it takes a LONG time.
Load More Replies...These are interesting, and very well done. However, I think the artist went overboard on the patch-style ones by including so many loose threads on the border, and it's driving my sewing brain crazy. They look realistic enough without adding what amounts to a manufacturer's defect.
YES. Also it makes them appear rather seperate from the skin, while the idea (I guess) was to let them look like stitched onto it.
Load More Replies...Anyone else get annoyed at artists only showing off fresh ink though? Fresh ink isn't representative of their actual work. It needs a good month or two to really see not just the artistic skill, but the needle control too.
I like them, very detailed. But I am wondering how well they will hold up, especially those with little to no black ink. Red is gone at a different rate than white and greens, so you will have to keep up (wow.. that will be a very painstakingly precise task) or cover in some years. (I have lots of ink - I think the reds/pinks fade in about ten years, so all the detailed crosses will be blurs)
If you want your ink to last, you have to protect it from the sun. I have a full back piece and I NEVER go without sunscreen on the whole thing in the summer. Natural fading happens, but it takes a LONG time.
Load More Replies...These are interesting, and very well done. However, I think the artist went overboard on the patch-style ones by including so many loose threads on the border, and it's driving my sewing brain crazy. They look realistic enough without adding what amounts to a manufacturer's defect.
YES. Also it makes them appear rather seperate from the skin, while the idea (I guess) was to let them look like stitched onto it.
Load More Replies...Anyone else get annoyed at artists only showing off fresh ink though? Fresh ink isn't representative of their actual work. It needs a good month or two to really see not just the artistic skill, but the needle control too.
