Tattoo Studio in São Paulo - The best options in the center
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Want to know the best tattoo studios in the city of São Paulo? Here we will present the most traditional, best recommended, best known places...
But before that, let’s talk a little about the emergence and various characteristics of this true art?
Tattoos have always existed
Do you think tattoos were invented centuries ago? Or do you think they are something quite modern? Well, you should know that the first records of drawings on the body of a human being were made around 4000 BC. That's a few millennia ago!
Research indicates that tattoos are almost as old as humanity itself. Over time and in different cultures, this art has acquired different meanings and purposes.
A fossil discovered in 1991 preserved the body of a man who had several “drawings” on his hands. It is believed that the ink was charcoal and that it was inserted into the skin through several intentionally made cuts.
After examining the fossil, researchers noticed wear on the bones of the hands where the drawings were. Thus, it is believed that the “tattoos” of the time, for some people, had medicinal purposes, treating and curing illnesses and diseases.
Little by little, the drawings gained other uses and meanings, such as recording the history of nomadic peoples, paying tribute to the dead, revering gods as a way of attracting blessings and achievements...
Tattoos in religions
In some cultures and religions, however, tattoos were forbidden. In the early Roman Empire, for example, the body was considered sacred and tattoos were associated with barbarian peoples and impure customs.
Christianity was also responsible for, in a way, containing the spread of the custom of marking the skin, because it was believed that getting tattoos was a sin.
Still, in different parts of the world, tattooing continued to be developed in different ways and with different techniques.
The drawings then began to be used to mark the bodies of populations mourning the loss of family members, as a way of identifying families in old villages and to celebrate achievements.
And even, cruelly, unfortunately: to mark prisoners of war, like the victims of the Nazi Holocaust.
Prisoners who are still alive carry, through tattoos, the record of the number that the Germans used to mark Jews who were taken to concentration and forced labor camps.
Many people around the world have developed techniques for applying ink to the skin. It is believed that the name “tattoo” originated in Tahiti in the 18th century.
There, drawings were made on the skin using a piercing instrument that was called “tatau” by the natives. An English researcher is said to have started using the name from then on, possibly giving rise to the word “tattoo”. Tattoo, in Portuguese.
Different meanings for different cultures
Gradually, tattoos acquired different meanings and uses in different cultures.
Currently, for example, in Tahiti, the country where it is believed that the name of this art originated, men can paint their entire bodies, but women can only paint certain areas of the skin. These rules are related to the country's mythology.
In Japan, one of the countries that has developed the technique of tattooing the most, for many years it was associated with members of the Yakuza mafia, who covered practically their entire bodies with specific designs. They tattooed carps, dragons and flowers in general.
It was the Japanese who developed a technique called kakoushibori, which consists of making a “hidden tattoo” that only appears on the skin in certain situations: when the tattooed person has consumed alcohol or during sexual intercourse.
This is because it is not made with ink, but with chemicals that “react” on the skin only under very specific circumstances.
Celebration and parties and ceremonies
In India, the custom is widespread for celebrating parties and ceremonies such as weddings, for example. You may have seen brides' hands completely decorated for the occasion.
However, Indian women do not pierce their skin for these tattoos, which are made with henna and only last a few days.
In ancient New Zealand , tattoos were used to differentiate and identify individuals who belonged to noble classes in society. Slaves were even forbidden from having tattoos!
In African countries, the use of paint to mark the skin is not so common, so many tribes use the scarification technique.
In practice, it is a way of causing scars on the skin, in the form of designs, with some meaning. In some tribes, girls receive a scarification mark on their breasts when they have their first menstruation, for example.
But tattoos – or body decoration – aren’t just made from ink and cuts in the skin. The most expensive tattoo in the world, costing around US$1 million (one million dollars!), is the application of more than 600 diamonds to the skin, forming an abstract art.
Tattoo in Brazil and tattoo studios in São Paulo
Today, throughout the world, tattoos represent primarily a form of individual expression. Although still surrounded by prejudice, tattoos have become popular and professionals from a wide range of fields have and display the scribbles on their skin.
It is believed that it was in the 1960s, in the state of São Paulo, that foreigners began to practice the art of tattooing, popularizing the technique among Brazilians.
Tattoo studios in Sao Paulo - Central Region
Mix Tattoo
This studio has been gaining public recognition over the years. With top-quality professionals, Mix Tattoo has a style with finer and more delicate lines, which attracts a large audience, mostly women, who identify with the work of the tattoo artists who work there.
The studio has been operating since 2005 and is located in Galeria do Rock, the cultural heart of the city center. If you want to know a little more about the studio, just show up there and you will certainly be very well looked after.
Address: Galeria do Rock, room 115 (Ground Floor), Avenida São João, 439, Historic Center
Telephone: (11) 3221-4432
Lyonn Art Tattoo & Barber Shop
With a wide range of diverse work, the studio is a reference when it comes to tattoos. The Blackwork, Old School and Realism styles are the house's specialties, but other styles are also produced, which shows the versatility in production.
It's worth remembering that you can also get a haircut and piercing there. Lyonn Art Tattoo & Barbearia can be a good option for changing your look, just get in touch and learn more about the studio.
The studio has two units: one in the center, located in Galeria Sete de Abril, and another in the Liberdade region.
Address: Sete de Abril Gallery, room 22 (upper gallery), Sete de Abril Street, 125, República .
Tattoo Time Coworking
With an innovative approach, the studio stands out from the rest. Instead of a traditional style, they decided to create a space where several tattoo artists can share their work, from the most experienced ones who are without a place to work, to the youngest ones, who are looking for a place to develop.
The system works like a coworking space, where professionals bring their materials and in exchange use the space. The advantage of this model is that there is an interesting network of contacts between tattoo artists and clients, making the environment increasingly harmonious.
The studio is located in Praça da República, right in the heart of downtown. The tattoo artists offer a variety of tattoo styles, so it's worth visiting the studio to learn more about their work.
Address: Esther Building - room 319 (3rd floor) Praça da República,80.
Contact: (11) 99209-0100
INK SP Tattoo
Located in the República region, this studio is always in high demand among tattoo lovers. With a highly qualified team with experience in the field, they show that tattooing is truly an art for the few, and this justifies the high demand for their work.
With extensive knowledge of different types of designs, they can also be a good option for those who are still hesitant about getting a tattoo. To get a tattoo at the studio, you need to contact them and schedule an appointment, but remember that demand is high, so it's best to hurry.
Address: Rua Dom José de Barros, 51, República- Room 22
Contact: (11) 98344-4221
Tattoo studios in Sao Paulo
Tattoo You
One of the oldest tattoo studios in Brazil, Tattoo You, is located in São Paulo and has been in operation since 1979.
The minimum value of a drawing in the place is R$350.00 but it can reach thousands of reais, a fair value for the work that artists have to do to create a drawing and transfer it to the “canvas”: someone's skin.
The spaces have everything from shops to pubs for customers, with special beers. It has almost 30 professionals with various specialties in tattoo techniques.
It has spaces in Itaim Bibi, Vila Olímpia, Pinheiros and Tatuapé, accessible to those in the center of the capital.
Covil Tattoo
The studio is very charming, located on Rua Augusta and is definitely worth a visit. One thing that sets it apart is that the space welcomes tattoo artists from all over the country, who work mainly with traditional and blackwork styles. It is well known for its high-quality work.
Tattoo House
It is not located in the city center, but it is still relatively close, located in Moema. The space has a great advantage because it is a rotating and collaborative space. The studio receives different tattoo artists from various regions of Brazil and the world every week. Prices vary according to the experience of the tattoo artist.
Led's Tattoo
Led's is also located in Moema, but it is one of the largest tattoo studios in Brazil. The business is located in a two-story building with 800 square meters and has been operating since the 1980s. The studio also offers other services such as tattoo removal , as well as a spa with aesthetic services and body therapy. It is worth a visit.
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