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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
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Threaded in Ink
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Feathered Artistry Unleashed
The Dutches 7 years ago
WoW. Really beautiful. Never wanted a tattoo, but maybe i will now. Great idea!
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Patch Perfectly Inked
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Faded Floral Vibes
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Classic Cartoon Cheers
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Botanical Glitch Art
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Stitched in Color
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Stitching Through Time
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Patchwork Personality
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Threaded by the Sea
Debbie Kaylo 7 years ago
looks like an applique has been placed on the arm; see the loose threads on the outline....
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Stitched With Style
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Stitched in Ink
Talia Johnson 7 years ago
This one even looks like it has the tiny bits of paper from the embroidery patch.
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Dueling Dudes in Denim
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Quirky Inked Nostalgia
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Floral Code Inked
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Floral Vibes With A Twist
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Floral Beats Within
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Minion Mashup Madness
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Patch Perfect Ink
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Vintage Vibes Inked
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Modern Stitch Vibes
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Patchwork Attitude
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Threaded Ink Art
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Threaded Cartoon Vibes
Luis Milian 7 years ago
"look Morty, we are in a dimension were we are part of a Bad A*s Tattoo"
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Unexpected Mashup Alert
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Living Life Stitch by Stitch
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Anne 7 years ago
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)
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
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.
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Bobbi Newell 7 years ago
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.
Sworlay 7 years ago
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.
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Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 7 years ago
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.
Anne 7 years ago
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)
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
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... Bobbi Newell 7 years ago
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.
Sworlay 7 years ago
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... Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 7 years ago
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.
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